MiG-31K airborne from Savasleika, Kinzhal threat

The Russian MiG-31K fighter jet, capable of launching Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, has returned to its airbase after taking off from Savasleika and triggering air raid alerts across Kyiv and most of Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities have declared the missile threat cleared. The incident underscores the persistent aerial threat from Russian strategic aviation assets capable of delivering high-speed, difficult-to-intercept munitions. No strikes have been reported in connection with this sortie.