Breaking news: The US European Forces Command (EUCOM) announced that two Russian Su-27 aircraft harassed the US MQ-9 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in the Black Sea, and the MQ-9 crashed into international waters when one of the planes crashed.
In a written statement from EUCOM, it was noted that two Russian Su-27 aircraft “intercepted unprofessionally” against the MQ-9 intelligence, observation and reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the US Air Force over the Black Sea.
US UAV FALL IN BLACK SEA
The statement said, “At around 7.30 am, one of the Russian Su-27s crashed into the propeller of the MQ-9. The US Forces had to drop the MQ-9 into international waters in the Black Sea. Before the collision, the Su-27 plane thoughtlessly, damaging the environment, “He unprofessionally sprayed fuel on the MQ-9 and flew in front of it. This is an indication of incompetence as well as insecurity and unprofessionalism.” it was said.
Pointing out that this incident is the continuation of a series of dangerous actions by Russian pilots, it was noted that these behaviors are dangerous and may lead to miscalculations.
General James B. Hecker, Commander of the US Air Forces for Europe and Africa, said in the statement, “Our MQ-9 aircraft was conducting routine operations when it was shot down by a Russian aircraft in international airspace.” made its assessment.
Hecker stated that the MQ-9 crashed and was lost, and that this behavior of the Russian pilot would almost cause his plane to crash.
CALL TO RUSSIA
“US and allied aircraft will continue to operate in international airspace, and we call on Russia to conduct its operations professionally and safely,” the US general said. used the phrases.
The USA has been flying UAVs in the Black Sea since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war.
There are currently no US warships in the Black Sea to collect the wreckage of the downed MQ-9 UAV. (AA)