Two teenagers from Noyabrsk, Russia, have been arrested for allegedly setting fire to a Mi-8 helicopter, causing severe damage estimated at £1 million. The boys, aged 13 and 14, reportedly used flammable liquid and cigarettes to ignite the aircraft, which is crucial for servicing the region's oil and gas infrastructure. They claimed to have been promised £42,000 for the act via the Telegram messaging app, allegedly in an attempt to bring home one boy's father, who is conscripted in the war in Ukraine. The boys suffered significant burns during the incident and sought medical help, which led to their arrest. Investigators found that they accessed the heliport through a hole in the fence and had previously completed another act of vandalism for a smaller payment. This incident reflects ongoing tensions and acts of sabotage amid the backdrop of the conflict in Ukraine.