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Russian Su-35 intercepts US B-52 bombers over the Baltic Sea
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 3/22/2023
Sukhoi Su-35S
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said that two Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers were intercepted by a Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet while moving towards the Russian border last Monday (20). The bombers were about 60 km from Russian airspace.
The Russian embassy in the US posted on twitter: "Russian air defense radars detected 2 air targets flying in the direction of Russia's state border over the Baltic Sea. The targets were classified as 2 US Air Force B-52H strategic bombers A Su-35 fighter scrambled to avoid a violation of Russia's state border.
A video supposedly made by the pilot of the Su-35 showing the moment was also published on telegram. The video is on the external link below.
After the B-52 aircraft moved away from the Russian border, the Su-35 returned to its base.
This is a common occurrence in the region. Russia reported that the Su-35 was in line with international airspace rules.
However, the interception took place against a background of rising tensions between Russia and the US after an intercept and downing of a US MQ-9 Reaper Drone by two Russian Su-27 fighters.
On the 17th, Russia awarded prizes to the Sukhoi Su-27 fighter pilots involved in the downing of the Reaper drone.
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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