2023-05-23 20:00:44
A Russian Su-27 fighter jet belonging to the Baltic Fleet was put on alert after air defense systems spotted two U.S. nuclear-capable B-1B strategic bombers. About it reported in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
The incident took place on Tuesday May 23rd. US Air Force planes flew over the Baltic Sea in the direction of the Russian border. The Su-27 pilot occupied the established zone of duty in the air and forced the crews of the jet bombers to turn around.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation noted that the pilot performed maneuvers in strict accordance with international rules for the use of airspace.
“Violation of the state border of the Russian Federation is not allowed,” the department stressed.
According to RIA NovostiThe US Department of Defense confirmed the report of the interception of American aircraft.
The Pentagon said there is no information yet on how close the Russian plane flew to the American one, but noted that the pilot acted “safely and professionally.”
On May 15, the Russian Su-27 fighter The Russian Su-27 prevented German and French aircraft from reaching the borders of the Kaliningrad region
The flight was carried out over neutral waters
“> did not allow German and French patrol aircraft to the border of the Kaliningrad region.
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