[59095] Conflicting reports on the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K aircraft and fears of missile launches
[59095] Conflicting reports on the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K aircraft and fears of missile launches
Social networks in Ukraine reported the takeoff of a MiG-31K fighter jet from Russia, but later updates from monitoring sources refuted the information.
Conflicting reports on Russian aerial activity
During the day (May 14, 2026), many Ukrainian Telegram networks reported the takeoff of a MiG-31K fighter jet from the "Savasleyka" airfield in Russia. The aircraft, which serves as the primary carrier of "Kinzhal" (Kh-47M2) missiles, sparked immediate concern among the public in Ukraine.
Реальний Київ | Украина and Новости Одесса | Одеса were among the first to report the takeoff, directing users to monitoring channels to track the potential flight path. At the same time, the network of channels Труха⚡️Київ, Труха⚡️Дніпро | Новини, Труха⚡️Львів, and Труха⚡️Одесса | Одеса | Новини published similar alerts about the flight, accompanied by warnings to the public.
The channel Повітряна Тривога 🚀 Карта Київська also confirmed the report, noting the fact that it involves an aircraft capable of carrying "Kinzhal" ballistic missiles.
However, a significant development occurred when the Ukrainian media outlet ZN.UA, known for its critical stance towards Russia and Putin and its support for Ukraine and Zelensky, published an important update: "Monitors have refuted the information provided." It appears that after further verification, the initial reports regarding the presence of the aircraft in the air turned out to be incorrect, which led to a calming of tensions in the Ukrainian airspace.