Two Russian Tu-142s flew over the North and Norwegian Seas

At the initial segment of the flight over the Barents Sea, Tu-142 aircraft were accompanied by Su-33 fighters.

“During the flight of the Tu-142 antisubmarine aircraft of the Northern Fleet over the water area of ​​the Norwegian Sea, a pair of F-16 fighters of the Norwegian Air Force took off twice to accompany them.

In addition, two Typhoon fighters of the British Air Force accompanied Tu-142 aircraft in the airspace over the water area of ​​the North Sea, ”the statement says.

The total flight duration was about 11 hours.

Earlier, two Russian strategic missile carriers Tu-160 flew over the Barents and Norwegian Seas.