Su-27 went up to intercept planes razvezdchikov the United States and Sweden, near the border with Russia over the Baltic Sea, which hosts NATO exercise.
This was announced on Tuesday, 11 June, from the statement of the Russian Ministry of Defense. Su-27 is not allowed to cross the border.
The report said, that the crew has risen to a safe distance and prevent the intersection of the Air Force reconnaissance planes border the United States RC-135 and the Swedish Air Force Gulfstream. According to Defense Ministry, the pilot of the Su-27 when it detects external objects immediately reported this to, to take all necessary security measures.
Flight of the Russian Su-27 took place in strict compliance with international regulations on the use of airspace, - the report says.
Recall, Baltops-2019 exercises were held 9 of June and will run until 21 of June in the southern part of the Baltic Sea. They are attended by about 40 ships, vessels of different classes and submarines. It is also involved in training activities 40 aircrafts of 18 nations. Lately planned participation in the maneuvers of ships of the 2nd United States Navy.
