"On September 12, 2020, two long-range anti-submarine Tu-142 aircraft of the Northern Fleet performed scheduled flights over the neutral waters of the Barents, Norwegian and North Seas," RIA Novosti reported.

It is specified that the flight duration was more than 11 hours.

Russian aircraft at certain stages of the route were accompanied by foreign fighters.

It is noted that all the maneuvers were performed in strict accordance with international rules for the use of airspace.

Earlier it was reported that the Russian Su-27 fighter climbed to intercept US aircraft over the Black Sea.