Russian Tu-22M3 bombers, which arrived in Syria, performed a "flight of intimidation" towards Israel.

After Russian long-range Tu-22M3 missile bombers first arrived in Syria, it became known that a few hours ago, at least one bomber made its first training flight, which turned out to be rather strange - apparently, the first intimidation mission Russian long-range bombers were directed against Israel, since immediately after takeoff, the Russian bomber headed towards this state.

“It is estimated that one side of the Tu-22M3 made its first training and reconnaissance flight from the Khmeimim airbase to the Mediterranean Sea this morning. Callsign 94157, ground operators CLEANING, MEDYANKA, CUTTER. "- reports "Telegram" community "Notes of the hunter."

At the same time, experts do not exclude that such a route was chosen specifically so that it runs as far as possible from the location of NATO bases, and the direction coincided quite by accident, especially since Russia is not in any tense relations with Israel, at least least publicly.

It should be noted that the purpose of the visit of Russian Tu-22M3s to the region remains unknown, however, apparently, Russian bombers will await an aircraft carrier strike group led by a British aircraft carrier, however, combat aircraft may also be used for large-scale strikes against militants in Syria. ...