Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said during a briefing that the interaction of US B-1 bombers and Russian Su-27 warplanes over the Baltic was professional and safe. Related publication YouTube.
“As far as I understand, interaction with Russian aircraft was safe and professional,” he said.
The bombers appeared in the area as part of “a long-planned exercise in Europe,” according to Ryder.
It was previously reported that Russian airspace control systems were activated on May 3, 2023. discovered Two air targets approaching the State Border of the Russian Federation over the waters of the Baltic Sea. A Su-27 fighter jet from the air defense forces of the Baltic Fleet was lifted into the air to prevent the Russian border from being breached. The air targets turned out to be two US Air Force B-1B strategic bombers. After their detection, the Russian Su-27 occupied the airborne stationary post.