Valery Kostenko
Valery Kostenko was a Belarusian Air Force commander who made headlines for his controversial decision to order the shooting down of a hot air balloon carrying American pilots during the Gordon Bennett Cup race in September 1995. His actions sparked international outrage and led to a significant diplomatic incident, as the incident resulted in the tragic deaths of the pilots, Alan Frenkel and John Stewart-Jervis, raising questions about military protocols and international airspace regulations.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,153 | $60,000 | 45$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,449,323 | 7,153 | $60,000 | 45$ |
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Valery Kostenko was the commander of the Air Force who ordered the destruction of the balloon.
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