Breaking: Russian SU-27s Attacked U.S. Reaper Drone Over Black Sea: Dumped Fuel on Drone, Then Forced Crash After Colliding, Breaking Drone’s Propeller

U.S. European Command issued a statement Tuesday evening (local time) about an incident involving two Russian SU-27 aircraft harassing and attacking a unmanned U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Black Sea Tuesday morning. The Russians dumped fuel on the drone, flew in front of it and eventually collided with it, breaking a propeller and forcing U.S. controllers to crash the drone down into the sea. The incident … Continue reading Breaking: Russian SU-27s Attacked U.S. Reaper Drone Over Black Sea: Dumped Fuel on Drone, Then Forced Crash After Colliding, Breaking Drone’s Propeller

Russia “Downs” U.S. Drone in Black Sea

Russian Federation aircraft intercepted a U.S. MQ-9 “Reaper” Drone over the Black Sea and caused the $17 Million Drone to crash into the water.  The drone was being used by the US to spy on Russian military actions in Ukraine, and to inform Ukraine as to the movements and location of Russian Forces. Two Russian SU-27 Fighter Jets, on patrol over the Black Sea, intercepted … Continue reading Russia “Downs” U.S. Drone in Black Sea

“Give Kremlin A Warning”: US ‘Nuclear Apocalypse’ Submarine Enters Mediterranean Sea

Multiple reports show the world’s largest nuclear submarine, the USS Rhode Island, left the Port of Gibraltar on Spain’s south coast last week and was last seen entering the Mediterranean. British newspaper Daily Express said the nuclear submarine is “reportedly heading towards the Black Sea.”  The Italian newspaper la Repubblica said USS Rhode Island, which arrived in Gibraltar on Nov. 1, entered the Mediterranean Sea on Friday. The Ohio-class nuclear-powered … Continue reading “Give Kremlin A Warning”: US ‘Nuclear Apocalypse’ Submarine Enters Mediterranean Sea

Odesa Oblast threatened as Russia deploys air defence systems and MLRS on Zmiinyi (Snake) Island Pivden (South) Operational Command

Russia has deployed anti-aircraft missile systems and multiple launch rocket systems on Zmiinyi [Snake] Island and has deployed two ships equipped with Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea, likely in an attempt to protect the Russian ships in the area. These actions also create a threat of missile strikes on Odesa Oblast. Source: Pivden [South] Operational Command on Facebook Quote: “The enemy placement of anti-aircraft missile … Continue reading Odesa Oblast threatened as Russia deploys air defence systems and MLRS on Zmiinyi (Snake) Island Pivden (South) Operational Command

Russia Deploys S-400 Air Defense on “Snake Island”

Snake Island, also known as Serpent Island or Zmiinyi Island, is an island located in the Black Sea off the coast of (what used to be) Ukraine, near the Danube Delta, with an important role in delimiting what (used to be) Ukrainian territorial waters.  It is now Russian and Russia means to keep it. The island has been known since classical antiquity, and during that … Continue reading Russia Deploys S-400 Air Defense on “Snake Island”