Statement by Russian Defence Ministry
27.08.2023
On 27 August 2023, Russian airspace control systems detected an aerial target over the waters of the Black Sea approaching the State border of the Russian Federation.
A Su-30 fighter aircraft of air defence duty force was alerted to identify the air target, and to prevent trespassing on the State border of the Russian Federation.
The Russian fighter jet identified the aerial target as a U.S. Air Force MQ-9A reconnaissance UAV.
As the Russian fighter approached, a foreign reconnaissance UAV made a U-turn away from the State border of the Russian Federation.
The Russian fighter jet returned safely to its airfield. The State border of the Russian Federation was not intruded.
The Russian fighter jet made the flight in strict compliance with international rules on the use of airspace over international waters with observance of safety measures.
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