Russian Tu-160 Bombers Conduct Scheduled Flight Over Barents and Norwegian Seas
Quick Look
- Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers, escorted by MiG-31 interceptors, completed a scheduled 16-hour flight over neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian seas.
- The mission included practicing aerial refueling.
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Why It Matters
Russian strategic bombers and interceptor aircraft conducted a scheduled flight over neutral waters in the Barents and Norwegian Seas.
MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. Russian Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bombers conducted a scheduled flight over the neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian seas, with Mikoyan MiG-31 supersonic interceptor aircraft providing escort, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
"The Tu-160 strategic bombers of Russia's Aerospace Forces long-range aviation performed a scheduled flight through international airspace over the neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian seas. The flight lasted approximately 16 hours. During the mission, the Tu-160 crews practiced aerial refueling," the Defense Ministry said.
The ministry also noted that "escort support was provided by MiG-31 crews from the Russian Aerospace Forces."
Open Questions
- What was the specific purpose of the aerial refueling practice?
- Were any other nations' aircraft or vessels present or involved?
