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Russia Claims Foiled Ukrainian-British Plot to Hijack MiG-31 with Hypersonic Missile
Russia says it thwarted a Ukrainian-British plan to hijack a MiG-31 armed with a Kinzhal missile for a false flag attack on NATO. FSB accuses Bellingcat of involvement.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-11-11
Russia Claims Foiled Ukrainian-British Plot to Hijack MiG-31 with Hypersonic Missile

Russia’s domestic intelligence agency, the FSB, announced on Tuesday that it had thwarted an alleged Ukrainian-British plan to hijack a MiG-31 jet equipped with a hypersonic Kinzhal missile for a potential false flag attack on a NATO airbase.

According to the FSB, the operation was orchestrated by the main intelligence directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence, with guidance from UK handlers. The alleged scheme involved convincing a Russian pilot to fly the MiG-31 to Constanta, Romania, where NATO is constructing its largest airbase in Southeastern Europe. The aircraft would then be shot down by air defences, creating the appearance of a provocation.

The Russian state security service released images and recordings of a man purportedly working for Ukrainian and British intelligence, offering the pilot $3 million and European citizenship in exchange for participation.

The FSB further alleged that the British investigative group Bellingcat played a role in the operation, either directly or as a cover. Russia has previously branded Bellingcat as “undesirable” and cited its involvement in a 2022 alleged Ukrainian plot to hijack a Sukhoi Su-34 fighter jet.

Russian state media criticised the operation for showing a “lack of originality in plots,” drawing parallels to the 2022 case. Bellingcat has not responded to the latest allegations.

Context: Ongoing Conflict and Information War
The claims come amid continued intense fighting in eastern Ukraine, where Russian ground forces are attempting to capture additional territory while both sides engage in frequent aerial strikes. Russian attacks using Kinzhal missiles have caused significant damage to Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over the past week.

The MiG-31 plot, if true, would represent a rare escalation in the information and psychological warfare surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the continued interplay of military operations and intelligence campaigns between Russia, Ukraine, and Western allies.
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