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US releases footage of drone collision over Black Sea

Declassified video images appear to show spraying of fuel, collision and damaged propeller

A photograph taken from video released on March 16th, 2023, shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of a US drone over the Black Sea. Photograph: US Department of Defense
A photograph taken from video released on March 16th, 2023, shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of a US drone over the Black Sea. Photograph: US Department of Defense
Thu Mar 16 2023 - 12:46

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