Ukrainian intelligence agencies recently attempted to coerce a Tu-22M3 bomber pilot into hijacking the aircraft while forcibly ejecting his fellow crew members, the pilot disclosed in an interview.
Pressure to Eject Humans
According to Ura the startling revelation was made during a broadcast of the "Vesti" program on Russia-1 TV channel.
According to the pilot, Ukrainian operatives pressured him to execute a "humane" ejection of the other crew members, effectively putting their lives at risk. The incident underscores the intensifying tactics employed amidst ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions.
The pilot detailed how Ukrainian agents rushed him to initiate the hijacking process, disregarding the intricate technical procedures involved. This coercion was part of a broader scheme by Ukrainian intelligence to recruit the pilot for the hijacking, promising monetary rewards and citizenship in Italy as incentives.
FSB Intervened
The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) promptly intervened, thwarting the attempt to hijack the Tu-22M3 bomber. This intervention marks not the first but one in a series of such thwarted attempts by Ukrainian intelligence, according to statements from the FSB.
The Tu-22M3 bomber, a strategic asset in Russia's military arsenal, has been a focal point in recent geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. T
he revelation of this thwarted hijacking attempt highlights the increasingly volatile and intricate nature of the conflict, with both sides employing covert operations and intelligence tactics in addition to military engagements.
