Russian fighter intercepts US reconnaissance plane

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MOSCOW, 11 April 2021, (TON): A Russian MiG-31 fighter has intercepted a US reconnaissance plane above the Pacific Ocean on Saturday.

Spokesperson of the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed, “Russian airspace control systems detected an air target approaching the Russian state border and a MiG-31 of the Eastern Military District took off in response. The crew of the Russian jet identified the air target as an RC-135 strategic reconnaissance aircraft of the US Air Force and escorted it over the Pacific Ocean.”

The statement added, “After the US aircraft flew away from the Russian border, the MiG-31 returned safely to its home airfield. However, Russian fighter strictly complied with international rules.”

Washington has not offered any comment.

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