Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet intercepted US B-52H long-range strategic bomber approaching Russia’s border from the Baltic Sea on Monday, as footage released on Tuesday shows.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, Russian jets intercepted several long-range strategic bombers that “were approaching Russian national border from the Black and Baltic Seas.”
The Su-27 escorted the planes in accordance with international rules for the use of airspace. Violation of the state border of the Russian Federation was prevented.