Statement by Russian Defence Ministry
05.08.2023
On 5 August 2023, Russian airspace control means detected an aerial target approaching the State border of the Russian Federation over the waters of the Black Sea.
In order to identify the aerial target and prevent a violation of the State border of the Russian Federation, a Su-30 fighter aircraft from the air defence duty units was taken into the air. The crew of the Russian fighter identified the aerial target as a U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Ripper reconnaissance UAV.
As the Russian fighter approached, the foreign-manufactured reconnaissance UAV performed a U-turn away from the State border of the Russian Federation. The Russian aircraft returned safely to its home airfield and there was no violation of the State border of the Russian Federation.
The flight of the Russian fighter aircraft was carried out in strict compliance with international rules on the use of airspace over neutral waters, with observance of safety measures.
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