Russian Federation Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that the United States has taken retaliatory measures from Russia with the intention of continuing to fly drones over the Black Sea. TASS.
On March 14, the US Department of Defense announced that Russian Su-27s intercepted an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned reconnaissance aircraft in the sky over the water area, one of which struck with the wing, damaging the propeller. As a result, he was “forced to drown” in the Black Sea by the Americans. The Russian Ministry of Defense denied that it used weapons and made physical contact with the American UAV.
According to Ryabkov, the drone flew over the region where Russia has implemented a special regime in connection with the ongoing special operation in Ukraine. The diplomat noted that the American side “defiantly, cynically” denies the legitimacy of such steps and intends to continue flying over the Black Sea.
“As they say, in this case they come into our countermeasures. “We warn them not to try to get on their nerves and test our patience,” Ryabkov said.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation added that the security of Russia will be ensured 100% by all available means.
It was previously reported that Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin came after the results of negotiations on the incident with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. declarationUS military aircraft will continue to fly in international airspace.