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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drones over Syria again Thursday, the Air Force said, setting off fires and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to perform evasive maneuvers.
This is the second time in 24 hours that Russia has harassed US drones there.
Col. Michael AndrewsA spokesman for Air Force Central Command said, “The Russian harassment, including close overflights, by one SU-34 and one SU-35 and the deployment of flares directly into the MQ-9, lasted about an hour. So it wasn’t a fast flyby, but much more.” From constant and unprofessional interaction.” US Air Force Center It posted videos of the two separate incidents, which occurred on Wednesday and Thursday.
Army general Eric KorellaThe commander of US Central Command said in a statement that Russia’s violation of the ongoing efforts to clear the skies over Syria “increases the risk of escalation or miscalculation.” About 900 US troops are deployed in Syria to work with the Kurdish-led forces Syrian Democratic Forces Fighting Islamic State militants there.
This is the second time in 24 hours that Russia has harassed US drones there.
Col. Michael AndrewsA spokesman for Air Force Central Command said, “The Russian harassment, including close overflights, by one SU-34 and one SU-35 and the deployment of flares directly into the MQ-9, lasted about an hour. So it wasn’t a fast flyby, but much more.” From constant and unprofessional interaction.” US Air Force Center It posted videos of the two separate incidents, which occurred on Wednesday and Thursday.
Army general Eric KorellaThe commander of US Central Command said in a statement that Russia’s violation of the ongoing efforts to clear the skies over Syria “increases the risk of escalation or miscalculation.” About 900 US troops are deployed in Syria to work with the Kurdish-led forces Syrian Democratic Forces Fighting Islamic State militants there.
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