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FSB thwarts attempt to hijack Russian strike bomber

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 8 Jul 2024 14:02
2 Min Read

Russia stopped an attempted hijack of a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber abroad, local media reported, citing the Federal Security Service (FSB).

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  • In this photo taken from video on Monday, June 10, 2024, and released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber is seen in flight during joint Russian-Belarusian drills. (AP)
    In this photo taken from video and released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber is seen in flight during joint Russian-Belarusian drills on June 10, 2024. (AP)

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Monday that it has thwarted an attempt by Ukrainian special services, aided by NATO allies, to hijack a Russian Tu-22M3 strike bomber.

In a statement, the agency said, "The Russian FSB has prevented another attempt of the Ukrainian special services to hijack a long-range strategic bomber Tu-22M3 of the Russian aerospace forces and fly it abroad. The involvement of special services of NATO member states in the preparation and implementation of the operation has been uncovered."

Tupolev's Tu-22M3, a long-range supersonic missile carrier bomber (NATO reporting name: Backfire), is designed to destroy sea- and ground-based targets using guided missiles and aerial bombs.

According to the FSB, Ukrainian intelligence attempted to recruit a Russian military pilot, offering him a financial reward and Italian citizenship in exchange for hijacking the plane and flying it to a specified destination.

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