 |
NATO Jets Intercept Russian Strategic Bombers
From Thursday, March 20, 2008 issue.
NATO jets yesterday intercepted Russian strategic bombers patrolling over the Atlantic Ocean, RIA Novosti reported (see GSN, March 11). Two Russian Tu-95 bombers spent 16 hours on patrol and then passed Norway on their return home, according to the Russian air force. The aircraft did not enter restricted space. “During the flight, the Russian bombers were accompanied by NATO’s F-16 and Tornado fighters,” said Col. Alexander Drobyshevsky. Russia in August began again conducting strategic bomber patrol flights over the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans. More than 70 flights have been conducted to date, often attracting NATO fighter jets. Russia issues alerts before each patrol, which are not intended as a threat to other nations, Drobyshevsky said. The flights have been seen as a Russian effort to reassert its military strength (RIA Novosti, March 19).
 Back to top
| |
 |
|
About Newswire | Contact National Journal | Re-Use Guidelines
© Copyright
2008 by National Journal Group, Inc. The material in this section is produced independently for NTI by National Journal Group, Inc. Any reproduction or retransmission, in whole or in part, is a violation of federal law and is strictly prohibited without the consent of the National Journal Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
|
|
