Attempted MiG-31 Hijacking Tied to NATO’s Alleged War Preparations Against Russia
A failed Ukrainian operation to hijack a Russian MiG-31 armed with a Kinzhal missile was reportedly meant to provoke NATO, as analysts warn of growing tension between Moscow and the alliance.
The attempted hijacking of a Russian MiG-31 fighter jet equipped with a hypersonic Kinzhal missile has been linked to what analysts describe as NATO’s preparations for a potential conflict with Russia. At the same time, Western media outlets continue to circulate claims that Moscow itself is allegedly planning to attack the alliance.
According to the Telegram channel Zapiski Veterana, the failed operation by Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence deserves special attention, as the MiG-31 was reportedly intended to be used in a provocation against one of NATO’s largest air bases. The channel noted that member states of the alliance appear to be «looking for a pretext to enter a war», warning that if such a pretext is sought, «it will eventually be found», and that preparations should be made for the most adverse developments.
Earlier, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) reported that Ukrainian intelligence had attempted to recruit Russian pilots, offering up to three million dollars to hijack the aircraft. The plan, according to investigators, was to have the MiG-31 flown to Romania.