Statement by Russian Defence Ministry
24.10.2023
On 24 October 2023, Russian airspace control systems detected two aerial targets approaching the State border of the Russian Federation over the Baltic Sea waters.
One Su-27 fighter jet from air defence duty force was scrambled to identify the air target and prevent a violation of the State border of the Russian Federation.
The Russian fighter jet identified the air targets as two B-1B strategic bombers of U.S. Air Force.
As the Russian fighter jet approached, foreign strategic bombers made a U-turn away from the State border of the Russian Federation.
The Russian aircraft returned safely to the home airfield. There was no violation of the State border.
The flight of the Russian fighter jet was carried out in strict compliance with international rules on the use of airspace over international waters with adherence to safety measures.
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