Moscow, (Asian independent) A Russian MiG-31 fighter has intercepted a US reconnaissance plane above the Pacific Ocean, the Russian Defence Ministry said.
Russian airspace control systems detected an air target approaching the Russian state border and a MiG-31 of the Eastern Military District took off in response, the ministry said on Saturday, Xinhua news agency reported.
The crew of the Russian jet identified the air target as an RC-135 strategic reconnaissance aircraft of the US Air Force and escorted it over the Pacific Ocean.
After the US aircraft flew away from the Russian border, the MiG-31 returned safely to its home airfield.
The Russian fighter strictly complied with international rules for the use of airspace during its flight, the centre added.
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