Shocking Incident: Russian Soldier Cannibalizes Comrade to Survive During War

A tragic incident from October 20, 1986, is resurfacing in discussions on aviation safety, following the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The Aeroflot flight crash, which resulted in the deaths of all 70 passengers aboard, occurred due to a reckless bet between the flight's captain and co-pilot. According to official investigations, the captain challenged the co-pilot to execute a “blind landing” while covering the cockpit windows, forcing reliance solely on the aircraft's Instrument Landing System (ILS). The experiment spiraled into disaster when the co-pilot, lacking visual references, failed to correctly align the aircraft for a safe landing, leading to the crash just short of the runway. Experts later noted that while ILS is crucial for landings in low visibility, it cannot substitute for proper pilot training and safety protocols. The incident has since become a cautionary tale about the dangers of overconfidence and negligence in aviation, reminding current pilots of their grave responsibilities as investigations into the Ahmedabad crash continue.

On October 20, 1986, a domestic Aeroflot flight in the Soviet Union tragically crashed, resulting in the deaths of all 70 passengers on board, due to a reckless bet made between the pilots. The incident has resurfaced in discussions following the recent Ahmedabad–London Air India plane crash, reigniting concerns over aviation safety. According to an official investigation, the captain challenged his co-pilot to perform a “blind landing” with all cockpit windows covered, relying solely on the aircraft’s Instrument Landing System (ILS). This challenge, intended as a daring experiment, turned catastrophic as the co-pilot was unable to align the aircraft for landing without visual references, causing it to crash before reaching the runway. Experts noted that while ILS is valuable in low-visibility conditions, it cannot replace comprehensive pilot training or safety protocols. The 1986 Aeroflot tragedy serves as a grim reminder of the consequences of human error and neglecting safety and professionalism in the cockpit. As investigations into the Ahmedabad crash continue, this event stands as a cautionary tale in aviation history.

Ilya Elokhin, a former soldier in Vladimir Putin's military, has detailed allegations of horrific war crimes, including torture and cannibalism, faced during his service in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. According to Elokhin, who served as a military clerk in Unit 71443, soldiers would use severed heads as makeshift footballs and subject fellow troops and detainees to brutal treatment, including beatings with stun guns and electric shocks. Elokhin recounted that he cataloged the deaths of around 1,500 Ukrainian soldiers, often documenting gruesome injuries and handling decomposed bodies. He escaped to Armenia, where he described the rampant corruption and abuse he witnessed, stating that commanders frequently humiliated and threatened subordinates. “They beat me, threatened me with assaults and ‘zeroing out’,” he explained, referring to a term for execution among Russian troops. His claims, now public through an interview with Vot-Tak TV, highlight the dire conditions and ethical breaches purportedly present within the Russian military's operations in Ukraine.