The Russian Defense Ministry stated Saturday it deployed a Su-30 fighter jet after it detected a MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aerial automobile (UAV) from the U.S. approaching the above the Black Sea.
To determine the goal and forestall any violations of state borders, the Russian Aerospace Forces launched the Su-30 fighter plane for air protection duties.
“The crew of the Russian fighter aircraft identified the airborne target as an MQ-9A Reaper reconnaissance UAV belonging to the United States Air Force,” it stated.
After the method of the Russian plane, the UAV reportedly retreated from the border.
“The Russian fighter aircraft safely returned to its base, not allowing any violation of the Russian Federation’s state border. The flight of the Russian aircraft was conducted in compliance with international rules governing the use of neutral waters in the airspace,” it added.
RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT CAUSED CRASH OF US UAV IN BLACK SEA THROUGH HARASSMENT
On March 14, the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) introduced that two Russian Su-27 plane harassed a U.S. MQ-9 UAV above the Black Sea, and the MQ-9 crashed into worldwide waters.
The Russian Defense Ministry had beforehand stated the U.S. MQ-9 UAV violated the momentary restricted space notified to all airspace customers as a consequence of Ukraine’s “special military operation,” which was in accordance with worldwide requirements.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
