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Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts US Navy Plane Over Black Sea
28 Aug
Summary
- Russian fighter jet intercepted US Navy patrol aircraft over Black Sea
- US aircraft deployed rare radar system during mission over Black Sea
- Aerial encounter highlights ongoing tensions between US and Russia in Europe
On August 26, 2025, a Russian fighter jet intercepted a United States Navy patrol aircraft over the Black Sea, according to footage circulated on social media. The incident occurred just days after a meeting between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The video, reportedly taken by the Russian pilot, shows the two military aircraft flying side-by-side at close range and the same altitude during the daytime. However, it remains unclear whether the Russian fighter jet was armed with any missiles at the time.
The US aircraft involved in the encounter was a P-8A Poseidon, a multi-mission aircraft designed for anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, as well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Notably, the P-8A was observed deploying a radar system known as the AN/APS-154 Advanced Airborne Sensor, which is rarely seen extended from the fuselage.
This aerial encounter highlights the ongoing tensions between the United States and Russia in the region, as the US military is likely to continue deploying surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential for further close encounters between the two nations' military forces in the skies over Europe.
