Russian warplanes harassed US Air Force drones over Syria (see video above). The Russian jets dropped flares in front of three MQ-9 drones, then had to dodge, US Air Force commander Alexus Grynkewich said.
A pilot turned on his jet’s afterburner for a drone. This has limited the “operator’s ability” to safely fly the drone. According to the commander, the three MQ-9 drones were carrying out a mission against the jihadist militia Islamic State (IS) in Syria.
“The events are another example of the unprofessional and unsafe conduct of the Russian air force in Syria,” said Air Force Lieutenant General Grynkewich. They endangered the safety of both the US and Russian armed forces. He called on Moscow to “stop this reckless behavior”.
US drone crashes over Black Sea
In March, a US MQ-9 drone crashed over the Black Sea after a Russian fighter jet hit its propeller. The Russian Defense Ministry denied responsibility for the crash, saying the drone lost control. The incident had sparked new tensions between Washington and Moscow.
Source: Krone
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