Russian jet "intercepts U.S. Navy aircraft" over Black SeaNovember 6, 2018 - 16:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Footage released by the US Navy on Monday shows the moment a Russian Su-27 jet is said to have intercepted a U.S. EP-3 aircraft over the Black Sea, Al-Masdar News says. The U.S. Navy said in a statement that the interception was carried out in an “unsafe” manner as the Russian aircraft allegedly sped past just metres from their electronic surveillance plane, causing aircrew to experience turbulence. The U.S. Navy further stated that the U.S. aircraft was carrying out a mission in accordance with international law. The Russian Defence Ministry acknowledged that the incident took place but stated that the Su-27 had maintained a safe distance from the U.S. aircraft and was only ensuring that Russia’s border was not violated. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements. Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of Armenia Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |