Russian Su-30SM intercepts US aircraft over Black Sea

vn.sputniknews.com DNUM_CCZAIZCACA 07:42

A Russian Su-30SM fighter jet took off to intercept a US reconnaissance aircraft over the Black Sea, the Russian Federal Defense Control Center said.

Một chiến đấu cơ Su-30 của Nga
A Su-30 fighter of the Russian air defense agency.

Accordingly, on August 21, Russian airspace control means detected an aerial target over the neutral waters of the Black Sea approaching the border of the Russian Federation.

“To identify and prevent border violations, a Su-30SM fighter from the air defense combat duty of the Southern Military District was dispatched,” the statement said.

The crew of the Russian fighter approached at a safe distance the airborne object and identified it as a US Air Force RC-135 strategic reconnaissance aircraft.

"After the RC-135 turned back from the border of the Russian Federation, the Russian fighter safely returned to base. The entire flight of the Russian Su-30SM fighter strictly complied with international rules for the use of airspace," the Russian Federal Defense Control Center affirmed.

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