U.S accuses Russia of intercepting its aircraft on the Mediterranean

By Lawal Shereef

Interception is third in two months over same waters
U.S navy deems it unnecessary and inconsistent with global flight rules

The US Navy on Tuesday accused Russia of intercepting its aircraft over the Mediterranean Sea as tensions simmered between the two countries.
In a statement, the US Navy’s sixth fleet in Europe and Africa said two Russian military SU-35 jets intercepted a P-8A aircraft over Eastern Mediterranean Sea for more than an hour.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet
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BREAKING: Another unsafe #Russian intercept of #USNavy Navy P-8 in international airspace above the Mediterranean Sea. This marks the third in two months. We expect nothing less than professional & safe interactions. https://www.c6f.navy.mil/Press-Room/News/News-Display/Article/2198048/unsafe-unprofessional-interception-of-a-us-navy-p8-by-russian-su-35s-over-the-m/ …

Unsafe Unprofessional Interception of a U.S. Navy P8 by Russian SU-35s

For the third time in two months, Russian pilots flew in an unsafe and unprofessional manner while intercepting a U.S. Navy P-8A Maritime Patrol andReconnaissance Aircraft in U.S. Sixth Fleet, May 26, “The intercept was determined to be unsafe and unprofessional due to the Russian pilots taking close station on each wing of the P-8A simultaneously, restricting the P-8A’s ability to safely manoeuvre,” the US Navy said.

The interception is the third in two months over the same waters.
The US Navy said it was “unnecessary” and “inconsistent with good airmanship and international flight rules, and jeopardised the safety of flight of both aircraft".
Last week, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to withdraw the US from the Open Skies Treaty to which Russia is signatory.
It allows nations to fly over each other’s territory.

Source: News now

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