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By Jeff Zymeri

March 15, 2023 8:29 PM

In a joint press conference with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday, General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attempted to deescalate when asked if Russia’s downing of a U.S. drone was an act of war.

Both Austin and Milley committed to continue flying and operating wherever international law allows, calling upon Russian leaders to operate their military aircraft in a safe, professional, and nonaggressive manner.

The incident Tuesday involved a Russian Su-27 aircraft striking the propeller of a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone, which U.S. officials said was on a routine mission in international airspace when two Russian jets attempted to intercept it. The unmanned drone was diverted into international waters and now is deep under the waters of the Black Sea.

“As far as an act of war, I’m not gonna go there. Incidents happen, and clearly we do not seek armed conflict with Russia, and I believe at this point we should investigate this incident and move on,” Milley said.

The general said he didn’t know yet if the contact of the Russian fighter with the American aircraft was intentional.

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We don't want to have this called an act of war.  Calling it an "incident" fits everyone's narrative and leaves maximum flexibility to deal with things in the future.

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Accidents happen.  Don't see the big deal.  Just some dumb jet jockey trying go all Maverick and he screwed the pooch.
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Guess it just got real for Milley. Not such a tough guy now.
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We don't want to have this called an act of war.  Calling it an "incident" fits everyone's narrative and leaves maximum flexibility to deal with things in the future.

@Kamaji

Agreed. It was a freaking drone!

Drones have no humans aboard,yet some people seem to want us to go to war with Russia over them destrorying a drone?????

What about the drone that destroyed a MIG a week or so ago? Would it be ok with these people if Russia had declared war against us for destroying one of their MIGS that HAD HUMAN PILOTS IN IT?
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Guess it just got real for Milley. Not such a tough guy now.

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