Well two MiG-29 was actually "escorting" the plane to Minsk and there was KGB agents on board. I don't think crew had much to say. This was pure aircraft hijacking backed up by country (or two).
Sure, but once the plane had left Minsk and enterred friendly airspace there's no reason for Ryanair to not mention their missing passengers, other than risk finanicial reprisals (ryanair banned from overflying belarus)
There is an interview with the First Deputy Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces of Belarus where he confirms that Mig-29 escorted the Boeing
iso1631|4 years ago
app4soft|4 years ago
Info about MiG's escort NOT verified — there are no any photos/videos at this moment which shows MiG-29 side-by-side with Ryanair's plane.
tW4r|4 years ago
https://youtu.be/dsyfJ_HqjtQ
Additionally there is an alleged video of the Mig landing after escort with 6 air-to-air missiles visible
https://youtu.be/AV8Im44ZtoI