The Russian Su-35 fighter made "intimate contact" with the US military.

The East Day news outlet reported that the Russian Su-35 fighter, having taken off from the Khmeimim airbase, arranged an unexpected "intimate contact" with the American military. The incident occurred a few days ago when an American military aircraft attempted to approach a Russian military airfield, presumably to collect data and interfere with the operation of the Russian S-400 Triumph air defense systems.

“According to reports, the Russian military stationed in Syria discovered an air target approaching its military base in Syria on April 19 above the neutral waters of the Mediterranean Sea, after which a Su-35 fighter belonging to the air defense forces of the Russian Khmeimim air base was raised In Syria. Takeoff was made to identify the target, intercept and escort a US military fighter, designated as the P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine patrol aircraft. After changing course, the Russian fighter returned to base. Coincidentally. On April 15, a Russian Su-35 fighter over the eastern Mediterranean Sea also intercepted the P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine patrol aircraft. It was an "intimate contact." After the incident, the United States protested against Russia, accusing Russia of actions that were very dangerous for both sides and violated international law. The Russian Ministry of Defense responded by saying that the actions of the Russian army were a proper response to a foreign plane that was conducting reconnaissance of the approach area, and the Su-35 pilots treated it properly and fully respected international law. ”, - reports the East Day news publication.

# U.S. Boeing P-8A Poseidon intercepted by #russian Su35 near # Syria pic.twitter.com/cq24O5bH8U

- Last Defender (@LastDef) April 20, 2020

The corresponding video has already been shown earlier, while in China, it is believed that the actions of the Russian military were completely and completely justified.

“Our pilots would have done the same, and if the American military plane flew up to the borders of China, they probably would have opened even warning fire - this would have discouraged them from provoking for a long time”- notes East Day specialist

It should be clarified that in the United States they criticized the actions of the Russian military, however, they did not explain their own provocation.