Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers patrol Baltic Sea
Published : 17 Sep 2019, 23:33
DF-Xinhua Report
A screen grab from video footage released by the Russian Defense Ministry on Sept. 17, 2019 shows a Tu-160 strategic bomber taking off from its home base. The Russian warplanes were escorted by the air forces of Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Finland and Sweden. Photo Xinhua.
Two Tu-160 strategic bombers of Russia conducted a 7-hour scheduled flight over the neutral waters of the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
At certain stages of the mission, the Russian warplanes were escorted by the air forces of Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Finland and Sweden, the ministry said in a brief statement.
After completing the patrol, the Tu-160 strategic bombers returned to their home airfield.
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