Russian Fighter Comes ‘Really, Really Close’ To A U.S. Navy Plane

The Hill: Navy: Russian fighter jet conducted 'unsafe' intercept over Black Sea

A Russian fighter jet intercepted a U.S. Navy surveillance plane in an “unsafe” manner in international airspace over the Black Sea on Monday, the Navy said.

“While the Russian military is within its right to exercise within international airspace, this interaction was irresponsible,” U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa said in a statement. “We expect them to behave within international standards set to ensure safety and to prevent incidents, including the 1972 Agreement for the Prevention of Incidents On and Over the High Seas (INCSEA). Unsafe actions‎ increase the risk of miscalculation and potential for midair collisions.”

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