Moldovan Air Force intercepts Ukrainian jet in its airspaceFebruary 24, 2022 - 13:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Su-27 fighter jet of the Ukrainian Air Force made an unauthorized flight in Romania's airspace on Thursday, February 24 morning, the Romanian Ministry of National Defense reports. Two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft took off immediately to clarify the situation and escorted the Ukrainian jet to the Bacau Air Base, where it landed. After landing, the Ukrainian military pilot turned himself in to the Romanian authorities, the legal measures required in these situations will be taken, the Ministry added. "Regarding the security situation in Ukraine, the Romanian Army has activated the military command points to monitor the situation and coordinate the forces and means for concrete situations that may arise," the Ministry said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |