The next step was to create a diversion. For this, he needed to visit the cargo hold. He observed the route being taken by Krushkov to collect his colleagues, and identified an alternative route that would not cross it.
He climbed up from his hiding place, and started making his way there. He had to be quick, as there was only a small window of time to carry out his plan. This would be his final clash with the hijackers. At the end of it, either he or they would be dead.