“Russian means of airspace control over the neutral waters of the Black Sea have detected two air targets approaching the Russian state border. For identification and identification of targets, a Su-27 fighter was raised into the air, ”RIA Novosti reports.
The aerial targets were later identified as the US Air Force RC-135 strategic reconnaissance aircraft and the US Navy's P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft.
Violations of the state border were not allowed, after the turn of American aircraft from the Russian border, the Su-27 returned to the airfield, the Defense Ministry stressed.
They also noted that the flight of the Russian fighter was carried out in accordance with international rules for the use of airspace.
On August 10, the Su-27 intercepted two US Air Force aircraft over the Black Sea.
On August 9, the Su-27 was raised to intercept the US Navy's radio intelligence aircraft over the Black Sea.