Russian Su-27 faced the American MQ-9 reaper over the Black Sea: Details appeared

On Tuesday, March 14, the Russian fighter faced the American MQ-9 Reaper in the international airspace above the Black Sea. About it reports Sky News. It is noted that one of several Russian Su-27, which operated on the international waters of the Black Sea, deliberately flew before the American drone and dropped the fuel in front of him. One of the fighters also damaged the MQ-9 Reaper propeller, which was fastened in the tail of the drone, after which the Americans had to knock down the drone.

"Our MQ-9 conducted ordinary operations in the international airspace, when it was intercepted by a Russian air plane, which led to a catastrophe and complete loss of MQ-9," said US General James Heker. "At about 7:03 pm, one of the Russian Su-27 aircraft damaged the MQ-9 UAV screw, which was why the US forces had to knock down MQ-9 in international waters. Several times before the Su-27 collision fuel and flew before MQ-9" , - the US Air Force said.

"These dangerous and unprofessional actions by the Russians almost led to the collapse of both aircraft. The US aircraft and the Union will continue operations in the international airspace and will require the Russians to behave professionally and observe security," the US representative explained. CNN, citing sources in the US Army, reports that the Russian Su-27 has damaged the MQ-9 Reaper propeller.

Russian and American aviation operated on the Black Sea, since the large -scale invasion of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation into Ukraine began, but this is the first time of direct clash, which could lead to dangerous escalation. The American MQ-9 Reaper acted over the Black Sea before the invasion began, these intelligence drones monitored what was happening in the sea. White House Representative John Kirby said that US President Joe Biden had informed what had happened.

According to him, other similar incidents had occurred earlier, but this case was "dangerous and unprofessional" and led to a disaster aircraft. "This is a unique case in this regard," Kirby said. The MQ-9 Reaper can be at an altitude of more than 15 km above the Earth's surface, it is equipped with different sensors for collecting intelligence for a long time, making it an ideal platform for tracking movement on the battlefield and in the Black Sea.