Russia's Defence Minister Orders Response to US Drone Flights Over Black Sea
Russia's Defence Minister has ordered a response to increased US drone activity over the Black Sea. Moscow claims these flights gather intelligence for Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets. The heightened tension echoes past incidents, including a clash in March 2023 that saw a Russian jet damage a US drone.
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Russia's Defence Minister has commanded officials to devise a "response" to the escalating US drone flights over the Black Sea, the ministry announced on Friday. This move signals Moscow's potential to take forceful measures against American reconnaissance activities.
The Russian Defence Ministry highlighted a recent surge in US drone activity, asserting that these flights provide intelligence for precision weapons aimed at Russian facilities by Ukraine, with Western backing. The ministry's statement suggests growing US and NATO involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
According to the ministry, increased drone flights raise the likelihood of confrontations with Russian military aircraft, elevating the risk of direct NATO-Russia conflicts. "NATO members will bear responsibility for that," the ministry emphasized. Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has instructed the General Staff to propose countermeasures to these provocations.
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