During a huge military exercise, NATO was "shocked" by two Russian bombers

Russian Tu-160.

The largest NATO exercise since the Cold War, Trident Juncture, is taking place in Norway from October 25 to November 7. About 50,000 servicemen from 30 countries, including NATO members and partners, are taking part in the event. The main exercise area will be more than a thousand kilometers from the Russian border, and air operations will be possible up to 500 kilometers away.

The Russian Defense Ministry has reported that two military aircraft made a ten-hour flight over the Barents and Norwegian seas. The Defense Ministry stressed that the two aircraft did not violate the borders of other states and carried out the flight in strict accordance with international rules for the use of airspace.

In addition, Russia has also notified the NOTAM (NOtice To Airmen) about flights that will take place from November 1 to 3 over the Norwegian Sea. This message also makes NATO worried.

According to the plan, the Tu-160 will approach the Norwegian coast, at a distance of 13.9 nautical miles. However, as the TV channel notes, the flights will take place in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe North Atlantic Alliance exercises.

It is also known that the Russian Navy will also conduct training flights using missiles from November 6 to 9 in the Barents Sea and international waters north of Norway.

RT news agency said that Britain sent two fighter jets to escort the two Russian planes.