Russian Su-35 fighter flies to intercept US B-52H Stratofortress nuclear bombers

From time to time we write about US and European fighters flying out to intercept Russian planes. The day before, however, the opposite happened.

Here's What We Know

An Su-35 fighter jet flew out to intercept US bombers. This was reported by the Russian media, citing the defence ministry.

Two B-52H Stratofortress nuclear bombers were detected over the waters of the Baltic Sea by air defence forces. The US strategic jets were heading towards the Russian state border.

The B-52H bombers did not violate Russian airspace. After the planes moved away from the state border, the Russian Su-35 fighter returned to its home airfield.

Source: TASS