An RC-135 aircraft and two Typhoon fighter jets approaching the Russian border via the Black Sea from the UK could have been for reconnaissance or to test the readiness of the Russian Aerospace Forces to counter the threats. This is the opinion of the “360” TV channel. expression political scientist Pyotr Kolchin.
“In this regard, the purpose of such sorties may be to assess the potential of both reconnaissance and the Russian Air Force. But the British have to go home many times over, ”said the political scientist, noting the professionalism and efficiency of our pilots.
According to him, the incident that occurred the previous day was provocative because reconnaissance and warplanes tried to enter Russian airspace. However, the Russian side managed to quickly stop them and force them to return.
“This is not the first time that Britain is creating provocative events on our borders in the Black Sea region. And each of these incidents is promptly resolved by our VKS,” said Kolchin.
On the evening of June 26, the Russian Ministry of Defense reportedTwo Su-27 fighter jets of the Russian Armed Forces were reportedly on alert due to three air targets approaching the Russian border. The targets were identified as an RC-135 electronic intelligence and electronic warfare aircraft and two RAF Typhoon multirole fighters. As soon as the Russian fighters approached the foreign planes, they made a U-turn away from the Russian border.