United States announced! Dangerous tension in the Black Sea…

In a written statement from EUCOM, it was noted that two Russian Su-27 aircraft “intercepted in an unprofessional manner” against the US Air Force’s MQ-9 intelligence, observation and reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). over the Black Sea.

The statement said: “At around 7:30 am, one of the Russian Su-27s crashed into the propeller of the MQ-9. US forces had to launch the MQ-9 in international waters in the Black Sea. Before the collision, the Su-27 recklessly sprayed fuel on the MQ-9 in an unprofessional manner and flew in front of it, causing damage to the environment. This incident is indicative of insecurity and lack of professionalism, as well as incompetence.” It was said.

“WE WERE CARRYING OUT ROUTINE OPERATIONS”

Noting that this event is the continuation of a series of dangerous actions carried out by Russian pilots, it was pointed out that these behaviors are dangerous and can 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. ”. he made his assessment.

Hecker claimed that the MQ-9 crashed and was lost, and that this behavior by the Russian pilot would nearly cause his plane to crash.

“US and allied aircraft will continue to operate in international airspace, and we call on Russia to conduct its operations in a professional and safe manner,” the US general said. he used his statements.

USA CALLS ON RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO FOREIGN MINISTRY

post event The United States summoned the Russian Ambassador in Washington to the Foreign Ministry regarding the shooting down of the American UAV by the Russian fighter jet in the Black Sea.

The United States has been flying UAVs in the Black Sea since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.

There are currently no US warships in the Black Sea to pick up the wreckage of the downed MQ-9 UAV. (AA)