Three fighter su-35S of the Russian space forces took to the skies over the sea of Okhotsk to intercept strategic bomber of the United States. It is reported the national defense control center of Russia, TASS.
The fighters escorted the bomber b-1B U.S. air force. Violation of the border on the American side is not allowed. The entire flight took place in strict accordance with international rules of airspace use.
After American aircraft flew from the Russian border, the fighter jets returned safely to their base.
August 7, Russian su-27 intercepted the spy plane RC-135 US air force and aircraft patrol aircraft Poseidon of the U.S. Navy over the Black sea. American aircraft after approaching him at a safe distance Russian su-27 changed course.
The Russian government recently fixed the increased activity of American planes near the Russian border. “Often it is intelligence, it is often provocative flights”, โ said the first Deputy head of the Duma Committee on defense Andrei Krasov. He pointed to the fact that these actions will not remain without reaction from the Russian side.