Earlier this week, a Russian fighter came within 20 feet of an American military reconnaissance aircraft flying in international airspace over the Black Sea.
Close encounter of the C there was indeed we begin with word that a Russian fighter jet came within twenty feet of a US navy surveillance plane in the Black Sea this week. The American plane was conducting routine operations when the Russian jet flew in a parallel direction coming — tip to wing tip. Prompting the US plane to change course a US official says the approach was still safe and professional unlike some other recent close encounters.
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