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A Navy fighter pilot provides technical insight into the collision between a Russian Su-27 and a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Black Sea. The pilot confirms the Su-27 was dumping JP5 jet fuel to obscure the drone's sensors, but likely struck the propeller inadvertently due to poor maneuvering. The incident is attributed to aggressive pilot behavior rather than a deliberate attempt to ignite the fuel.
A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed into the Black Sea after an encounter with Russian Su-27 fighter jets near Crimea. The Pentagon claims the Russian jets dumped fuel on the drone and clipped its propeller, while Russian officials deny any physical contact, suggesting the drone crashed during sharp maneuvering. The incident highlights the ongoing surveillance of Russian-held territory and the risks of unintended escalation between superpowers.
