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In a significant move, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu announced the deployment of a Russian military aviation unit on Belarusian airfields on June 5. This deployment has sparked discussions regarding the potential actions of Russian pilots in emergency scenarios, particularly when flying over populated areas.
According to the "Friend or Foe" identification principle, the Russian Air Force fighter will not be shot down by the Russian S-300 system, even in the event of a crash. However, this raises a potential risk to civilians, should a crash occur near populated areas.
Russian army officers, led by the commander of the Russian Air Force, are currently in Belarus for reconnaissance. The citizens of Belarus have been informed about the deployment, but there has been little reaction from dissidents or the opposition.
The question of a Russian pilot's actions during a crash near populated areas is a matter for discussion. While there are limited documented examples specifically highlighting Russian pilots deliberately swerving their planes away from populated areas during crashes, historical context suggests that such actions may not be unheard of.
For instance, during the challenging navigation conditions of World War II, Soviet pilots navigating ferry flights over harsh and largely unpopulated Siberian and Arctic regions may have taken measures to avoid populated areas, although specific instances are not well documented.
Similarly, a Soviet pilot accident mentioned in 1986 with Alexander Kliuyev aboard an Aeroflot Tu-134 hints at Soviet pilot conduct, but details of deliberate swerving from populated areas during crashes were not provided in the available source.
The principle of pilots trying to avoid populated areas in emergencies is a well-recognized aspect of airmanship worldwide. However, clear historical documented examples specifically from Russian or Soviet aviation history on this particular behavior were not identified in the provided materials.
The deployment of the Russian Air Force in Belarus has been analysed by legal and political experts, but the link to any specific dialogue or predicted dialogue with the Belarusian government has not been made explicit in this context.
It is unclear whether Belarusian pilots would follow the same course of action in the event of a crash. A recent crash of a Russian Air Force fighter in Lithuania serves as a reminder that such incidents can occur near borders.
In a related note, the first Hero of Belarus, Korvat, made a similar sacrifice in 1996, demonstrating the potential for heroic actions in emergency situations. However, the possibility of a Russian pilot swerving the plane away from a populated point at the cost of his life remains a topic for further discussion and research.
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