A Russian Su-27 aircraft rammed the propeller of a US MQ-9 drone this morning, a development that could spark tensions between the two world powers. According to the US European Command, the incident resulted in US forces bringing down the MQ-9 in international waters.
“Several times prior to the collision, the Su-27s dumped fuel and flew in front of the MQ-9 in a reckless, environmentally unsound and unprofessional manner. This incident, in addition to being unsafe and unprofessional, demonstrates a lack of capability, US European Command added.
The agency said, “This follows a pattern of dangerous actions by Russian pilots during interactions with US and allied aircraft in international airspace, including the Black Sea. These aggressive actions by Russian airmen are dangerous and miscalculated and miscalculated.” can lead to unexpected growth. Ahead.