The Russian Defense Ministry stated in a report: “The strategic missile carrier ‘Tu-160′ of the Russian Aerospace Forces’ long-range aviation conducted a flight in the airspace over the neutral waters of the Barents Sea as part of the strategic air defense exercises ‘West-2025′.” It is noted that the Russian Aerospace Forces’ ‘MiG-31’ interceptors accompanied the strategic bomber during the flight. The flight lasted approximately 4 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry mentioned that combat training missions were conducted taking into account the combat experience gained during the special military operation. The ministry confirmed that all flights by the Russian Aerospace Forces are carried out in accordance with international airspace usage rules. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that “the coordinated actions of Belarusian and Russian military personnel demonstrated a high level of interaction and coordination between the allied armies.” The ‘West-2025’ exercises are being held on Belarusian territory from September 12 to 16. They aim to test the capabilities of both countries in ensuring the military security of the federal state and their readiness to repel any potential aggression.
