Romanian F-16 fighters intercepted Russian planes that crossed the NATO area of responsibility.
On Friday, April 7, Romanian F-16 fighters intercepted Russian planes that were seen in international waters in NATO’s area of responsibility.
It is reported Romanian Air Force.
It is noted that two F-16 fighters of the Carpathian Vipers squad received notifications from the NATO Air Operations Center in Judem, Germany, that two unidentified aircraft were seen flying over international waters in the NATO area of responsibility.
After the interception, the fighters were identified as Russian Su-27s. Romanian pilots accompanied them until they left the Alliance’s area of responsibility.
It is noted that the Romanian F-16s went on a mission six days after they began their duty as part of an enhanced air patrol mission in the Baltics.
Recall that from June 12 to 23, NATO member countries will hold the largest air exercise in their history, Air Defender 2023. In particular, on the territory of countries bordering Russia.
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