A Russian fighter jet flew too close to a U.S. surveillance plane over Syria, forcing it to pass through its turbulent wake and putting the lives of the four U.S. crew members at risk, U.S. officials said, the Associated Press reported, citing BTA.
Officials said the incident, which happened shortly before noon on Sunday, was a significant escalation in a series of risky encounters between US and Russian aircraft in the skies over Syria in recent weeks.
The interception by the Russian Su-35 impeded the American crew’s ability to safely operate their MC-12 aircraft, officials said, calling the incident a new level of dangerous behavior that could lead to an accident or loss of life.
A Russian fighter jet crashed in the Sea of Azov
In recent weeks, Russian fighter jets have repeatedly caused problems for American MK-9 Reaper drones, but the latest incident has raised alarm because it put American lives at risk.
2023-07-18 18:23:15
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