MiG-31 and Su-35 intercepted two US aircraft over the Bering Sea

"On October 21, 2020, Russian airspace control devices over the neutral waters of the Bering Sea detected two air targets approaching the state border of Russia," RIA Novosti reported.

It is noted that MiG-31 and Su-35 fighters were taken into the air.

“The crews of the Russian fighters identified the air targets as two strategic bombers B-1B of the US Air Force and escorted them over the water area of ​​the Bering Sea,” the department said.

There was no violation of the Russian border.

Previously, the Su-27 intercepted four British Air Force aircraft over the Black Sea.