Defense Ministry continues the practice flights of Russian strategic bombers over the neutral waters of the northern seas and the Atlantic. According to Defense Ministry, strategists pair of Tu-160 “white swans” spent a long flight over the Barents and Norwegian seas, as well as the Atlantic Ocean.
Two strategic missile carriers Tu-160 completed a planned flight in mid-air over the neutral waters of the Barents Sea, Norwegian seas and atlantic ocean. Flight duration was more than 15 hours
– It said in a statement.
The Ministry of Defense added, that during the flight the missile carriers worked out refueling in the air from the Il-78 tanker.
The military also reported, that at certain stages Russian missile carriers were accompanied by the Norwegian Air Force F-16 fighters and the British Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon.
In turn, the British Ministry of Defense released a video report on “interceptions” Russian aircraft, recent.