Russian fighter intercepts U.S. plane over Pacific
Published : 10 Apr 2021, 22:56
Updated : 10 Apr 2021, 23:23
A Russian MiG-31 fighter intercepted a U.S. reconnaissance plane above the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, reported Xinhua, quoting the Russian Defense Ministry.
Russian airspace control systems detected an air target approaching the Russian state border and a MiG-31 of the Eastern Military District took off in response, the ministry said.
The crew of the Russian jet identified the air target as an RC-135 strategic reconnaissance aircraft of the U.S. Air Force and escorted it over the Pacific Ocean.
After the U.S. aircraft flew away from the Russian border, the MiG-31 returned safely to its home airfield.
The Russian fighter strictly complied with international rules for the use of airspace during its flight, the center added.
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