It is known that two Russian fighters flew close to one US bomber on the 28th (local time) above the Black Sea, creating a dizzying crisis of US-Russia conflict.

The Russian side has said it has strictly followed international aviation laws, but observations are being made that the flight is intentionally threatened by the Russian side.

In a statement on the 29th, chief of the US Air Forces in Europe and the US Air Forces in Africa, Jeff Harrigian, said in a statement on the 29th that two Russian military aircraft approached the B-52 bomber in international airspace over the Black Sea at a distance of about 30 meters, causing turbulence.

According to reports from US CNN and Russia's Tas News, Captain Harrigan strongly criticized the Russian side, saying, "This was a dangerous and unprofessional countermeasure that could cause a crash. It was not a good aviation technique, and it was against international aviation law." .

"Russian military planes threatened US Air Force aircraft flying in the airspace," said US Air Force Captain Harriian. "We look forward to complying with established international rules to ensure safety and prevent accidents."

"The B-52 bomber flew over 30 member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)," he said. "It is intended to demonstrate the unity of the NATO member states, be prepared, and strengthen the interoperability of the aircraft that the US and NATO member states can participate in." "It was explained.

Earlier, the Defense Control Center under the Ministry of Defense of Russia said, "We found a target flying in neutral waters and launched two Su-27 fighters. After confirming that it was a US Air Force B-52 bomber, it warned not to invade the Russian border." It.

He also said, "We flew from a safe distance and strictly followed international aviation laws."

Meanwhile, CNN reported that the incident occurred amid rising tensions between the US and Russia.

On the 27th, the Russian Tu-142 naval patrol aircraft entered the US Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), and the US Air Force sent F-22 fighters to respond to it.

In addition, the US and Russia held a responsible battle when eight US soldiers were injured in a crash between armored vehicles of both countries in Syria on the 25th. 

(Photo = TASS, Yonhap News)