Russia scrambles fighter jet to remove US bomber – despite not breaching border

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According to Russia’s National Defense Management Center, an aerial target was detected approaching the border. 

A MiG from the Eastern Military District’s air defence system was soon dispatched.

The ministry said in a statement: “A MiG-31 fighter was scrambled to identify the aerial target and prevent it from violating the Russian state border.”

Russian government insisted it acted within full compliance with the international rules of using the airspace. 

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