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FSB Thwarts Spy Plot to Hijack Russian MiG-31

11/11/2025

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On November 11, the Federal Security Service (FSB) said it thwarted Ukrainian and British spies' plan to recruit Russian pilots to steal a MiG-31 armed with a Kinzhal for $3 million.
The FSB said the hijacked aircraft was to be flown to a NATO air base in Romania.
State media published evidence, including messages from an alleged spy, of a planned provocation.
Russia accused Britain of exacerbating the Ukraine conflict.

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Story summary

On November 11, the Federal Security Service (FSB) said it thwarted Ukrainian and British spies' plan to recruit Russian pilots to steal a MiG-31 armed with a Kinzhal for $3 million.
The FSB said the hijacked aircraft was to be flown to a NATO air base in Romania.
State media published evidence, including messages from an alleged spy, of a planned provocation.
Russia accused Britain of exacerbating the Ukraine conflict.