Russian Fighter Jet Nearly Collides with U.S. Spy Jet Over Europe
SU-27U.S. protests ‘reckless’ aerial encounter over Baltic Sea
A Russia Su-27 jet fighter flew dangerously close and nearly collided with a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft this week in the latest aerial provocation by Moscow, defense officials revealed to the Washington Free Beacon.The Su-27 conducted the close-in intercept of an RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, said officials. The incident prompted a diplomatic protest.


This week we have seen Air Force commanders warning that Putin over the Baltic, Atlantic and Pacific is signaling Ivan is a global power. In the Cold War there were MORE than a few collisions, force down, and other ‘incidents’.
Unless there is a KNOWN LINE for professionals NOT TO CROSS, expect more and more of this.
A diplomatic protest?
ReplyDeleteDoes that mean Obama sent Putin a letter promising more flexibility after he has set the dogs on American citizens in the streets of America?
Not too long ago I would have been outraged, but now I find myself sympathizing with the Russians.
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