The U.S. Air Force command confirmed the development of attacks by cruise missiles in the Crimea from the Black Sea.

The U.S. Air Force command reported that the appearance of two American strategic nuclear bombers B-1B Lancer in the sky over the Black Sea was associated with the development of attacks by LRASM cruise missiles, which are long-range cruise missiles designed primarily to destroy naval targets, albeit adapted for striking on the ground. Such a statement caused very serious concern, especially against the backdrop of the active confrontation between Russia and NATO on the Black Sea.

“Two B-1B bombers from the 28th Bomber Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota conducted a strategic long-range bombing mission in the Black Sea region on May 29, 2020. During the mission, two B-1s conducted training on the use of a long-range anti-ship missile (LRASM). Designed to engage enemy ships, the LRASM gives the B-1 the ability to have advanced ship-to-ship capabilities. LRASM is a new generation weapon designed to detect and destroy specific targets in groups of surface warships in electronic warfare conditions. “LRASM plays a critical role in providing the US Navy with access to both the open ocean and coastal areas, thanks to its enhanced long-range target discrimination,” said Lt. Col. Timothy Albrecht, 603rd Air Operations Center. "With an increase in the number of naval threats and improvements in their defense against penetration into the countermeasures, this covert cruise missile reduces the risk of being hit by enemy air defense systems." Albrecht also highlighted the fact that through training scenarios during Bombardment Task Force missions, B-1 flight crews can learn new emerging threats. Preparing for these threats adequately prepares them to be ready to achieve the goals of the National Defense Strategy "- сообщает US Air Force Command Press Europe.

Given such a statement from the United States, experts believe that Russia will begin to react harshly to any attempts by American military aircraft to fly close to the Crimea, and, obviously, Russian strategic bombers will carry out their own mission to the American borders.