The Pentagon confirmed information about the incident. They said it was a “safe and professional” engagement.
Russian fighter jets intercepted two US Air Force bombers as they approached the Russian border in the Baltic Sea. This was reported by the American television channel CNN.
The media added that, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense, two air targets were spotted in the Baltic Sea approaching the Russian border.
“To prevent the violation of the state border of the Russian Federation, a Su-27 fighter from the air defense forces of the Baltic Fleet was raised in the air,” the report said.
American aircraft are classified as B-1B bombers.
The Russian Defense Ministry said the operation was conducted “in strict compliance with international rules for the use of airspace.”
The Pentagon confirmed the incident and said it was a “safe and professional” interaction.
It will be recalled that the British and German air forces recently intercepted three Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea.
And in March, NATO fighters also intercepted Russian aircraft near Estonia.
NATO aircraft intercepted three Russian military vessels in the Baltic Sea
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