Russian Fighter Jet Escorts\, Intercepts US Aircraft Over Black Sea

Russian Fighter Jet Escorts, Intercepts US Aircraft Over Black Sea

The US reconnaissance aircraft was spotted approaching Russia's airspace and was immediately identified by the Su-27 fighter jet "at a safe distance," Russian news agencies reported, citing a defence ministry statement.

World | | Updated: November 06, 2018 08:45 IST
Russian Fighter Jet Escorts, Intercepts US Aircraft Over Black Sea

A Russian Su-27 fighter jet (pictured) intercepted a US Navy EP-3E Aries plane over the Black Sea (File)