Russia Intercepts U.S. B-52H Bombers Over Barents Sea in Arctic

Jul 21, 2024, 10:05 AM

Russia's Defense Ministry announced that Russian MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighter jets intercepted two U.S. B-52H strategic bombers over the Barents Sea in the Arctic. The incident occurred as the American bombers were approaching the Russian state border. Upon the approach of the Russian fighters, the U.S. bombers corrected their flight course and moved away from the border. This interception marks a significant aerial encounter between the two nations.