Russian fighter shoots down US unmanned aircraft; Russian ambassador in Washington will be summoned

“Our MQ-9 aircraft was conducting routine operations in international airspace when it was intercepted and struck by a Russian aircraft, which resulted in an accident and the total loss of the MQ-9,” said General James Hecker, commander of the Air Force. American airline in Europe.

The US military command also stated that on several occasions, one of the Russian aircraft “dumped fuel” and flew in front of the drone “in an environmentally irresponsible manner.” questionunprofessional.”

The US government called the collision “reckless” and US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby added that although Russian air interceptions in the area are common, this one “is noteworthy because it is unsafe and unprofessional”, he told the press.

US summons Russian ambassador after collision

The United States recalled Russia's ambassador to Washington after the serious incident, the State Department said.

“We are going to summon the Russian ambassador to the State Department” in protest against this incident, department spokesman Ned Price told reporters.

Source: AFP

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