Russian Fighter Jet Downs US Drone Over Black Sea

The US military has released a video showing a Russian fighter jet flying dangerously close to an American drone in the skies over Syria.




The video, which was released by the US Central Command on Monday, shows the Russian Su-35 fighter jet flying within a few feet of the US MQ-9 Reaper drone. The incident occurred on February 10, according to the US military.




The US military said the Russian jet flew within a few feet of the drone, which it said was operating in international airspace. The US military said the Russian jet's actions were "irresponsible" and "unprofessional."




The US military said the Russian jet's actions "put at risk the safety of aircrew on both sides."




The incident comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Russia in the region. The US has accused Russia of backing the Syrian government in its fight against rebel forces, while Russia has accused the US of supporting terrorists in the region.