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Russia conducted a MiG-31 flight with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles over the Sea of Japan

The crews practiced refueling in the air and complied with international rules

Mar 17, 2026 12:32 68

Russia conducted a MiG-31 flight with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles over the Sea of Japan  - 1

Russian MiG-31 aircraft, armed with Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missiles, performed a scheduled flight over the neutral waters of the Sea of Japan, the Russian Defense Ministry reported, quoted by TASS, reports BTA.

During the mission, the crews conducted training for refueling in the air. The department specifies that all flights of the aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces were carried out in strict accordance with international rules for the use of airspace and published a video of the operation.