The Russian FSB said it disrupted a Ukrainian military intelligence operation aimed at recruiting Russian pilots and capturing fighter jets, noting that “Ukrainian intelligence worked in coordination with the intelligence of NATO countries, and British intelligence provided the main support in this.” matter. “operation”.

“Ukrainian military intelligence, working under the control of the authorities in Kyiv, tried to recruit and lure Russian military pilots in exchange for a large financial reward and guarantees of citizenship of one of the EU countries,” he added in a statement.

This reconnaissance operation was intended to persuade Russian pilots to take off and land at airports controlled by the Ukrainian armed forces, and also considered the possibility of hijacking Su-24, Su-34 or Tu-22M3 fighters. During the Russian counterintelligence operation, information was obtained that helped Russian forces strike at a number of Ukrainian military installations. The Ukrainian special services involved in the operation and their accomplices were also identified.