“Above the neutral waters of the Norwegian Sea, at certain stages of the flight route, the planes were accompanied by Norwegian Air Force F-16 fighters,” the defense department said.
Four more long-range anti-submarine Tu-142MK aircraft flew over the neutral waters of the North Pacific. At individual stages, they were accompanied by US F-22 fighters.
“Fighter aircraft cover was provided by MiG-31 fighter interceptors. The duration of the flight was about 11 hours, ”the Ministry of Defense emphasized. They also added that the flight was carried out in accordance with international rules for the use of airspace.
On June 26, it was reported that a Russian Su-30 fighter was lifted into the air to intercept U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft over the neutral waters of the Black Sea.