On December 25, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a video showing a Tu-95MS strategic bomber belonging to the Russian Aerospace Forces’ long-range aviation carrying out a planned flight over the neutral waters of the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea.
According to the official announcement, the flight time of this mission exceeded 7 hours.
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During the flight, Su-33 fighter crews from the Russian Naval Air Corps served as fighter escort.
On some sections of the route, the strategic bombers were reportedly accompanied by foreign fighter jets, which is known to be common practice for such missions conducted in sensitive areas of international airspace.
The Ministry of Defense emphasized that long-range aviation unit crews regularly conduct flights over neutral waters in the Arctic Ocean, North Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Baltic Sea, and Black Sea, and that all operations are conducted in strict compliance with international airspace use regulations.
On the same day, Operational Command of the Armed Forces(Polish Military Operations Command) announced that Polish Air Force fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the international waters of the Baltic Sea. According to the statement, the intercept took place on the morning of December 25, 2025.
The Polish crew visually identified the aircraft and escorted it out of their airspace, explaining that the Russian aircraft was flying near the border of Polish airspace. The Operations Command emphasized that there was no direct threat to the security of Polish airspace.
The Polish military authorities also added that specialized departments are constantly monitoring these activities and taking necessary measures on the ground, and that the country’s military leadership is in constant close contact with allies and relevant organizations, and that troops and assets are always kept in readiness to respond to potential challenges.
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Source and image: Telegram @mod_russia | Dowództwo Operacyjne RSZ, This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
