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Tense Air Encounters Escalate Between Russia and US

A Russian fighter jet's close encounter with a US surveillance aircraft over Syria, which reportedly endangered the lives of the American crew members, marks a significant escalation in tensions between US and Russian forces.

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  • July 19, 2023
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A U.S. RC-135U flying in international airspace over the Baltic Sea was intercepted by a Russian SU-27 Flanker June 19, 2017. Due to the high rate of closure speed and poor control of the aircraft during the intercept
(Photo by Master Sgt. Charles Larkin Sr U.S. European Command)
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A Russian fighter jet’s close encounter with a US surveillance aircraft over Syria, which reportedly endangered the lives of the American crew members, marks a significant escalation in tensions between US and Russian forces. The event is part of a recent string of such incidents, with this particular encounter raising concerns due to its direct threat to American lives. US officials are considering military options to address the increasing Russian aggression, as it hampers US anti-Islamic State missions in the region.
  

Key Points: 

  1. The incident involved a Russian Su-35 fighter jet, which flew dangerously close to a US MC-12 surveillance aircraft. This hindered the US crew’s ability to safely operate their aircraft.
  2. The encounter is part of a growing trend of aggressive behaviors by Russian jets toward US unmanned MQ-9 drones and manned aircraft.
  3. The heightened Russian aggression in Syria’s airspace is complicating US efforts to strike Islamic State, group leaders. However, the US maintains its commitment to continuing its anti-Islamic State missions.
  4. The increase in Russian military activity is believed to stem from increasing cooperation between Moscow, Tehran, and the Syrian government, aiming to pressure the US to leave Syria.
  5. The US currently has approximately 900 forces stationed in Syria, with others moving in and out to conduct missions targeting Islamic State group militants.

 

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/07/18/russia-jet-flies-close-us-special-forces-surveillance-plane/ 

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