Russian MiG-31 fighters with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles ready to patrol Black Sea

Russia’s MiG-31 fighter jets carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missiles are ready for aerial patrols over the Black Sea, state news agency TASS reported.
“In fulfillment of the political decision by the country’s leadership, MiG-31 aircraft with Kinzhal missiles are ready for patrolling in the airspace over the Black Sea and are just waiting for an order to come,” TASS reported citing a source close to the Russian defense ministry.

MiG-31 aircraft carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missiles will be escorted by Su-27 fighters in aerial patrols, according to the report.