Russia Deploys MiG-31K Interceptor to Belarus

9 October, 2024 Demonstration of the MiG-31K with a mock-up of the Kinzhal hypersonic missile at the parade.

2018. Russia. Photo: Russian media

Russia has deployed a MiG-31K interceptor to Belarus. This is reported by the monitoring project Belaruski Gayun. It is reported that the Kinzhal long-range air-launched ballistic missile carrier landed near Minsk at the Machulishchi airfield.

The air base is used by the Air Force and Air Defense Forces of the Republic of Belarus. It is capable of receiving both fighter aircraft and heavy military transport and strategic aircraft.