The US Army states that Russian military jets flew 'unprofessionally and unsafely' around a US destroyer in the Black Sea. Russia has denied this report. Captain Denny Hernandez, spokesperson for the US Army Europe Command, stated that these incidents occurred on February 10. According to this Pentagon official, in three separate events, Russian Sukhoi-24 aircraft and one Il-38 were involved. Captain Hernandez mentioned that the destroyer Porter attempted to communicate with all aircraft but received no response: 'These events are concerning as they could lead to miscalculations or accidents.' The spokesperson for the US Army Europe Command described the incidents involving the Sukhoi-24s as 'unprofessional and unsafe' because these jets were flying at high speeds and low altitudes. The Il-38 was also flying unusually low. The Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson rejected these claims. General Igor Konashenkov stated that 'no such incident occurred regarding the flights of Russian fighters near the American destroyer in the Black Sea on February 10.' Previously, last year, US and European officials reported similar incidents. This is the first report on this matter from the US Department of Defense since Donald Trump's presidency.
US Army Claims Russian Fighters Approached American Destroyer 'Unprofessionally'
The US Army accused Russian jets of unsafe maneuvers near a US destroyer in the Black Sea, which Russia denied. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the US and Russia in the region and raises concerns about potential military miscalculations.
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📰 What Happened
The US Army reported that Russian military jets conducted unsafe maneuvers around a US destroyer in the Black Sea, which Russia denied. This incident raises concerns about military safety and potential miscalculations.
- Russian Sukhoi-24 aircraft and one Il-38 were involved in the incidents.
- The US destroyer Porter attempted to communicate with the Russian aircraft but received no response.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Black Sea has been a flashpoint for US-Russia tensions, particularly following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, leading to increased military presence from both sides.
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