The Russian Federation has intercepted the reconnaissance aircraft of United States Air Force (USAF), which departed for the patrolling near annexed Crimea as Aircraft Spots reported.

“USAF plane RC-135V 64-14841 HARK51 has been intercepted by Russian Air Force over the Black Sea near Crimea,” the message said.

According to the data of the server, later the U.S. reconnaissance aircraft has continued the patrolling.

As we reported the spy ship HMS Echo (H87) of the British Royal Navy entered the Black Sea through the Bosphorus. It was sent to express the support to Ukraine.

Later Minister of Defense of Great Britain Gavin Williamson said that the HMS Echo reconnaissance ship of the British Navy is a signal to Russia, indicating support for Ukraine in the face of the threat of aggression.