Maritime security

Russian Su-24s make multiple passes by USN destroyer in Black Sea

Several Russian Su-24 attack fighters have flown past a US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer operating in the Black Sea multiple times during the last four days, officials confirmed to IHS Jane's on 2 June.

Over the course of four days, Russian Su-24s have conducted low-altitude fly-bys within close proximity to USS Ross (DDG 71) as it was operating in the Black Sea. A pair of Russian Su-24s made eight passes by the destroyer on 29 May, and a pair of Su-24s made four passes on 30 May, the navy told IHS Jane's .