Two Russian Su-35s and Su-27p fighters escorted two US Air Force B-1B bombers approaching the borders of Russia over the Baltic Sea. Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said that the flight was carried out as part of an exercise, and interaction with the Russian Aerospace Forces was "safe and professional" According to the Defense Ministry, the flight were carried out in strict accordance with international rules for the use of airspace.
There were no violations of the state border of Russia, Defense Ministry said.