It is noted that Russian airspace control systems detected two air targets approaching the Russian state border over the neutral waters of the Barents Sea.
"To identify air targets and prevent violations of the state border of Russia, two MiG-29 fighters were raised into the air," RIA Novosti reported.
The center reported that the MiG-29 crews “classified them as the Falcon 20 radio-technical reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft and the R-3C Orion base patrol aircraft.
Norwegian Air Force ".
On September 8, the MiG-29 was lifted into the air over the Barents Sea due to a Norwegian electronic reconnaissance and combat aircraft.