US Military Releases Video Of Close Encounter With Russian Jet
US military releases video of close encounter with Russian jet intercepting an American drone over the Black Sea. The video was made public on Wednesday, March 16, 2023, by the United States Navy.
Author:Hajra ShannonReviewer:Paula M. GrahamMar 17, 2023260 Shares25.9K Views
US military releases video of close encounter with Russian jetintercepting an American drone over the Black Sea. The video was made public on Wednesday, March 16, 2023, by the United States Navy.
The Video
The incident took place in international airspace over the Black Sea. The US military said that the Russian fighter jet was acting aggressively and unsafely, and that it had put the safety of the US aircraft at risk.
The video, which was released by the US Department of Defense, shows the Russian fighter jet flying dangerously close to the drone, causing it to crash into the sea. The US military has said that the drone was unarmed and was conducting routine surveillance operations.
The video was taken by the MQ-9 Reaper's onboard camera and shows the Russian jet approaching the drone from behind before passing it at a close distance. The video ends with the Russian jet flying away from the drone. The Russian jet flew within 20 feet of the drone, according to the US Navy.
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The US Military Response
The US military has condemned the Russian intercept as "unsafe and unprofessional." The incident was the third time in a year that a Russian fighter jet has intercepted an American drone over the Black Sea.
In response to the incident, the US Navy has increased its patrols in the Black Sea and has pledged to continue its operations in the region.
Russian Response
Russia has denied any wrongdoing and has accused the US military of violating international law by conducting surveillance operations in the Black Sea. The Russian Defense Ministry has also accused the US military of using the drone to spy on Russian military installations.
The incident has escalated tensions between the US and Russia, with both sides accusing the other of aggressive behavior. The US military has said that it will continue to conduct surveillance operations in international waters, while Russia has warned that it will take necessary measures to protect its borders.
Previous Incidents
The March 9 incident was the latest in a series of incidents involving Russian intercepts of American drones. In April 2022, a Russian fighter jet intercepted an American drone over the Black Sea. In December 2022, another Russian fighter jet intercepted an American drone over the same area.
The United States has repeatedly accused Russia of violating international law by intercepting American drones. The Russian government has denied any wrongdoing and has accused the United States of conducting illegal surveillance operations.
Final Words
The release of the video by the US military has highlighted the ongoing tensions between the United States and Russia in the Black Sea region.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of American drones operating in the area and has prompted the US Navy to increase its patrols in the region.
The Russian government's response to the incident has been to deny any wrongdoing and to accuse the United States of violating international law.
The ongoing tensions between the two countries are likely to continue, and the situation in the Black Sea region will remain a key area of concern for the international community.
Hajra Shannon
Author
Paula M. Graham
Reviewer
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