Moscow. 18 August 2022. On August 18, 2022, 3 MiG-31i with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles were redeployed to Chkalovsk airfield in Kaliningrad Region as part of additional strategic deterrence measures.

In course of the flight, interaction with the fighter aviation of the 6th Air Force and Air Defence Army, as well as the naval aviation of the Baltic Fleet, was practised.

MiG-31i with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles will be on round-the-clock combat duty at Chkalovsk airfield.