The RC-135. Archive photo
Over the Black sea near Russia’s borders intercepted two us reconnaissance aircraft. This is with reference to the National control centre defense of the Russian Federation, reports “Interfax”.
“The crew of the Russian fighter consistently approached to a safe distance to air targets and identified them as a strategic reconnaissance aircraft RC-135 of the U.S. air force and the plane of base patrol aircraft P-8A Poseidon of the U.S. Navy”, — quotes Agency the statement of the military Department.
To intercept reconnaissance aircraft, the United States rose su-27. The military reported that the Russian aircraft acted in accordance with international standards such flights. After the American aircraft turned from the Russian border, the fighter returned to base.
The Russian authorities noted the increased activity of American planes to Russia’s borders. “Often it is intelligence, it is often provocative flights”, — said the first Deputy head of the Duma Committee on defense Andrei Krasov in conversation with “Interfax”. He pointed out that these actions will not remain without reaction from the Russian side.
On the previous similar case was reported July 27: then to intercept the American plane also raised the su-27.
