Lionel Barayane
Lionel Barayane is a Moldovan pilot who gained attention in 2015 when he, along with his colleague Mihai Crihanan, was captured by the Taliban while on a mission. Their rescue operation was notably facilitated by Igor Chayka, a prominent Russian official, which highlighted the humanitarian efforts involved in their release.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Russia:
Lionel Barayane was one of the Moldovan pilots freed from Taliban captivity.
6