collided with a large US surveillance drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday, it was a rare but serious incident that triggered a US diplomatic protest and raised concerns about the possibility Russia could recover sensitive technology.
They said the Russian jets flew around and in front of the drone several times for 30 to 40 minutes, and then one of the Russian aircraft "struck the propeller of the MQ-9, causing US forces to have to bring the MQ-9 down in international waters". It's not clear if the collision was an accident or intentional, but both sides agree the Russian aircraft were trying to intercept the drone.Pentagon spokesman Air Force Brigadier General Patrick Ryder said that the Russian fighter jet's actions "nearly caused both aircraft to crash".The Russian Defence Ministry said the US drone was flying near the Russian border and intruded in an area that was declared off-limits by Russian authorities.
Used routinely during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars for surveillance and airstrikes, the Reaper can be either armed or unarmed. "We are engaging directly with the Russians, again at senior levels, to convey our strong objections to this unsafe, unprofessional intercept, which caused the downing of the unmanned US aircraft," State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
In 2020, Russian jets crossed in front of a B-52 bomber that was flying over the Black Sea, and flew as close as 30m in front of the bomber's nose, causing turbulence.In 2021, Russian warplanes buzzed the USS Donald Cook, a Navy destroyer, which had been taking part in a major exercise.
So what ever the gov says we know its the opposite
Just admit it was purposefully grounded by Russia
To show muscle at the door step of other country is the America's convention. A celebration? 🔥🌛🔥
9NewsMelb Heard they threw a shovel at it 🤡🤡 Stick to reporting puff pieces to your masters.
Where’s the Black Sea again? Lol. Meanwhile yankoids cry when balloon accidentally floats over them.
There was bo collision!! It was shot down! 😂
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