The United States Air Force described the actions of the MiG-31 fighter-interceptor pilot who prevented two American B-1 bombers from violating the Russian border over the Barents Sea as safe and professional. This was stated in the press release US Air Force.
“Both aircraft flew in international airspace in full compliance with international law. The report stated that a Russian aircraft approached the B-1 pair, but the interaction was considered safe and professional.
March 24 Russian Ministry of Defense reportedIt was stated that Russian airspace control equipment detected a pair of American bombers in the sky over the Barents Sea, and a MiG-31 fighter jet was lifted into the sky to detect and prevent the violation of the border.
As the Russian warplane approached, American bombers changed their flight paths.
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