Tu-95MS strategic bombers from the Long-Range Aviation unit of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a planned flight over neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian Seas, the Russian Ministry of Defense said. The ministry also released a video of the operation.
According to the statement released by the ministry, the mission lasted more than seven hours and took place in international airspace over neutral waters. During the route, the crews of the Tu-95MS also practiced aerial refueling.
The video released by the Russian Ministry of Defense shows footage of the strategic bombers during the mission, including moments from the flight and the support operation carried out by Russian military aircraft.
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The escort of the strategic bombers was carried out by Su-30SM fighter jets of the Russian Aerospace Forces. The Russian Ministry of Defense also said that aircraft from foreign countries accompanied the Tu-95MS aircraft on certain sections of the route.
According to the ministry, Long-Range Aviation crews regularly conduct flights over neutral waters of the Arctic, the North Atlantic, the Pacific Ocean, and the Baltic and Black Seas.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that all flights by Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft are conducted in accordance with international rules for the use of airspace.
The Tu-95MS is a long-range strategic aircraft used by Russia in patrol and deterrence missions. The model, known for its turboprop engine configuration, remains in service as one of the main platforms of Russian strategic aviation.
Source and images: Russian Ministry of Defense. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
