2 Russian aircraft make 'unsafe' intercept of US Air Force B-52 bomber
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By Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon Correspondent
Updated 9:36 PM ET, Sat August 29, 2020
Russian pilots cross within 100 feet of US Air Force bomber
(CNN)Two Russian aircraft made an "unsafe, unprofessional" intercept of a US Air Force B-52 bomber on Friday over the Black Sea and in international waters, according to a statement from US Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs.
The Russia pilots crossed within 100 feet of the nose of the B-52 multiple times and also caused turbulence to the B-52 restricting its ability to maneuver, according to the statement.
"Actions like these increase the potential for midair collisions, are unnecessary, and inconsistent with good airmanship and international flight rules," said Gen. Jeff Harrigian, US Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, in the statement.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/29/politics/russian-aircraft-us-bomber-black-sea/index.html
