Russia’s War in Ukraine: US Drone Downed by Russian Fighter Jet
By FLD Magazine Staff
A US Air Force drone, MQ-9 Reaper, was forced down by a Russian fighter jet over the Black Sea on Tuesday. The Russian jet intentionally flew in front of the drone and damaged its propeller, according to US officials. The drone was flying over international waters at the time of the incident. The US European Command reported that the Russian jet also dumped fuel on the unmanned drone several times.
Russia has denied that its jets came into contact with the drone. The Russian Ambassador to the US stated that Russia does not want a confrontation with the US, but American aircraft have no business being near the Russian border.
Here’s what you need to know:
- US-Russia drone intervention: This is the first known interaction between US and Russian aircraft over the Black Sea during the course of the war. The incident is a potentially dangerous escalation at a critical time in the fighting. US officials have expressed strong objections to diplomats. Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder called it uncommon, unfortunate, and unsafe. President Joe Biden and US allies have been briefed, according to the White House and the Pentagon.
- Russian response: Moscow has denied that its fighter jets came into contact with the US drone. Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said Russia does not want a confrontation with the US, but the craft was too close to the Russian border. The drone has not been recovered, a spokesperson for US European Command said.
- Latest from the front lines: Russian strikes across the Donetsk region have killed at least three people. In Bakhmut, social media posts appear to confirm fighting around the AZOM metallurgical plant in the north of the city. The intensity of shelling in the city has increased, a Ukrainian military spokesperson said.
Russia’s War in Ukraine: US Drone Downed by Russian Fighter Jet
On Tuesday, a Russian fighter jet intentionally flew in front of a US Air Force drone, MQ-9 Reaper, and damaged its propeller over the Black Sea. The drone was flying over international waters at the time of the incident. The US European Command reported that the Russian jet also dumped fuel on the unmanned drone several times. This is the first known interaction between US and Russian aircraft over the Black Sea during the course of the war. The incident is a potentially dangerous escalation at a critical time in the fighting. US officials have expressed strong objections to diplomats. Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder called it uncommon, unfortunate, and unsafe. President Joe Biden and US allies have been briefed, according to the White House and the Pentagon.
Russia has denied that its jets came into contact with the drone. The Russian Ambassador to the US stated that Russia does not want a confrontation with the US, but American aircraft have no business being near the Russian border. The drone has not been recovered, a spokesperson for US European Command said.
In addition to this incident, Russian strikes across the Donetsk region have killed at least three people. In Bakhmut, social media posts appear to confirm fighting around the AZOM metallurgical plant in the north of the city. The intensity of shelling in the city has increased, a Ukrainian military spokesperson said.
FLD Magazine will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on the latest developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.Russian Ambassador Criticizes US Aircraft Near Russian Border
Anatoly Antonov, the Russian Ambassador to the US, has criticized the presence of American aircraft near the Russian border. Speaking to reporters after being summoned to the State Department following the downing of a US Reaper drone over the Black Sea, Antonov said that Russia does not want confrontation with the US but “as we see it, American aircraft have no business being near the Russian border.” He also asked reporters to imagine the reaction of the US press and Pentagon if a similar drone appeared near New York or San Francisco.
Update on the War in Ukraine
In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Wagner units have made limited advances but remain well short of encircling Bakhmut, according to a Ukrainian soldier who spoke on Ukrainian television. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military has reported that it destroyed four Russian missiles that were headed toward Odesa in southern Ukraine.
Western Aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers have nearly completed their training on Leopard 2 battle tanks in Munster, Germany, according to a spokesperson for the special training command. Once the training is finished, Germany can deploy the Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, the spokesperson said. Germany has so far vowed to supply Ukraine with 18 of the latest A6 model Leopard 2 tanks. Additionally, the Netherlands announced it will send two minesweepers, drone detection radar systems, and ferrying and bridge-building systems to Ukraine, according to Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren.
War Crime Investigation
The Russian government has said it does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, after the court declared its plans to open two war crimes cases against Russia. This comes as The New York Times and Reuters report that the court is investigating allegations of war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine.
In conclusion, tensions remain high in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with limited advances being made by Wagner units and Western aid being sent to support Ukrainian soldiers. Meanwhile, the Russian government has rejected the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court as it faces war crimes investigations. The Russian Ambassador to the US has criticized the presence of American aircraft near the Russian border, calling for restraint to avoid confrontation.cial said on Tuesday.
John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council, told reporters during a press briefing that the US is “taking steps to ensure that the wreckage of the drone is not recovered by Russian forces or any other adversary.”
Kirby added that the US is “confident in our ability to protect sensitive technology and information.”
The MQ-9 Reaper drone was downed by a Russian fighter jet over international waters in the Black Sea on Monday. The incident has sparked tensions between the US and Russia, with both sides accusing each other of aggressive behavior.
US-Russia tensions escalate
The downing of the drone comes amid escalating tensions between the US and Russia over Ukraine. The US has accused Russia of amassing troops near the Ukrainian border and supporting separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Russia has accused the US and its allies of supporting Ukraine and interfering in its internal affairs.
The US and its European allies have imposed sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, and have provided military aid to the Ukrainian government.
Poland may transfer fighter jets to Ukraine
In a related development, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Tuesday that Poland’s supply of MiG-29 fighter jets may be transferred to Ukraine within the next four to six weeks.
The move comes after Ukrainian pilots were reported to be “prepared to operate” the jets, according to Polish President Andrzej Duda.
However, Duda said that Ukrainian pilots may need more training to operate modern aircraft at NATO standards.
The transfer of the fighter jets could further escalate tensions between Ukraine and Russia, which has criticized the move as provocative.
Conclusion
The downing of the MQ-9 Reaper drone by a Russian fighter jet has sparked tensions between the US and Russia, amid escalating tensions over Ukraine. The US is taking measures to ensure that the wreckage of the drone does not fall into the wrong hands, while Poland may transfer its supply of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine within the next four to six weeks. The situation remains tense, with both sides accusing each other of aggressive behavior.
Russia Denies Involvement in US Drone Incident, Moscow’s Ambassador Says
Russia’s Ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, has denied any involvement in the recent incident that led to the downing of a US Reaper drone over the Black Sea. Antonov was summoned to the State Department to discuss the incident, but he emphasized that Russia does not want confrontation with the US. He also claimed that Russia had warned the US not to enter the space identified as a zone for special military operation. Antonov’s denial comes after the National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, John Kirby, said that the US had taken steps to protect its equities with respect to the drone. Kirby also dismissed Russia’s denial and warned of immediate and broader implications of the incident.
US Looking at Imagery to Back Account of Drone Incident
The US is looking at some imagery to see if any of it might be suitable for public release to back its account of what happened in the recent drone incident over the Black Sea. National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, John Kirby, said that the US had taken steps to protect its equities with respect to the drone and that it was the United States’ property. Kirby also dismissed Russia’s denial and warned of immediate and broader implications of the incident. He reiterated his condemnation of the incident, calling it inappropriate, unsafe, unprofessional conduct by the Russian pilots.
US Officials Walked Russian Ambassador Through Concerns Over Unsafe Conduct
US officials walked Russia’s Ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, through the very significant and very real concerns over the unsafe and unprofessional conduct by Russian pilots that led to the downing of a US Reaper drone over the Black Sea. National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, John Kirby, said that the summoning of Antonov to the State Department was one of the advantages of having diplomatic lines open. Kirby also warned of immediate and broader implications of the incident and reiterated his condemnation of the Russian pilots’ conduct.
Conclusion
The recent incident involving the downing of a US Reaper drone over the Black Sea has led to tensions between the US and Russia. While the US has taken steps to protect its equities with respect to the drone, Russia has denied any involvement in the incident. The US is looking at imagery to back its account of what happened, and US officials have walked Russia’s Ambassador to the US through their concerns over the unsafe conduct of Russian pilots. The incident has broader implications, and both sides are hoping to avoid unintended clashes or incidents.Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts US Drone over Black Sea
A Russian fighter jet intercepted a US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday, according to the US military. The Russian aircraft did not use airborne weapons or come into contact with the drone, the Russian defense ministry said in a statement. The ministry claimed that the drone flew with its transponders off, violating the boundaries of the temporary airspace regime established for the special military operation. The Russian fighter jets scrambled to identify the intruder, and the MQ-9 drone went into an unguided flight with a loss of altitude and collided with the water surface.
Earlier on Tuesday, the US Air Force reported that a Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over the Black Sea after damaging the propeller of the drone. The White House called Moscow’s actions “unsafe, unprofessional and reckless.” While Russian and US aircraft have operated over the Black Sea during the Ukraine war, this is the first known interaction of this nature since the conflict began, and a potentially dangerous escalation at a critical time in the fighting.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and the US, and the potential for conflict in the region. The Black Sea is a strategic location for both countries, and the presence of military assets in the area has increased in recent years. The US has been conducting surveillance flights over the Black Sea to monitor Russian military activity, while Russia has been increasing its military presence in the region.
In conclusion, the interception of the US drone by a Russian fighter jet over the Black Sea is a concerning development in the ongoing tensions between the two countries. The incident highlights the need for increased communication and cooperation between Russia and the US to prevent further escalation and potential conflict in the region.
Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts and Downs US Drone Over Black Sea
A Russian fighter jet intercepted and downed a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Black Sea on Monday, according to a statement from the US Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa.
The Russian jet came within 20 feet of the US aircraft, causing it to crash and resulting in a complete loss of the MQ-9, said Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of US Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa.
This marks the first time Russian and US military aircraft have come into direct physical contact since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine just over a year ago, and is likely to increase tensions between the two nations. The US has called Russia’s actions “reckless, environmentally unsound and unprofessional.”
Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said that Russia does not want “confrontation” between his country and the US after he was summoned to the State Department following the downing of the drone.
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