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Russian Su – 27 accompanied the American reconnaissance aircraft RC-135 over the Black Sea. Journalists were informed about this at the National Center for Defense Administration (part of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation).
It is reported that on July 14, Russian control of the Black Sea airspace discovered an air target approaching the border. The fighter of Su-27 members of the air defense forces of the Southern Military District was lifted into the air. This was done to prevent border breaches.
The fighter escorted an American plane over the water. After turning the RC-135 from the state border, the Su-27 returned to the airport. There was no border violation.
The Center emphasized that the flight of the Russian aircraft was carried out in strict compliance with international rules on the use of airspace.