Moscow: Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said Monday it had prevented an attempt by Ukraine's military intelligence to hijack a Russian Mi-8MTPR-1 electronic warfare helicopter. According to Qatar News Agency, the FSB released a statement explaining that the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry had orchestrated an operation to recruit a Russian military pilot to fly the aircraft into Ukrainian territory. This attempt was successfully thwarted by Russian counterintelligence efforts. The FSB disclosed that, during the operation, their officers were able to uncover and identify the positions of Ukrainian air defense systems and military troops. These positions were subsequently targeted in strikes, the FSB reported, highlighting the broader implications of the attempted hijacking beyond the immediate threat to the aircraft. The thwarting of this operation underscores ongoing tensions and hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, particularly in intelligence and military sphere s. The incident adds another layer to the complex dynamics of the ongoing conflict, with both sides continuing to engage in strategic operations and counter-operations.