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US military complains Venezuelan jet ‘aggressively shadowed’ its spy plane… blames Russia (VIDEO)
Published time: 21 Jul, 2019 16:27Edited time: 21 Jul, 2019 18:05
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A Venezuelan Su-30 fighter “aggressively shadowed” an American spy plane over the Caribbean Sea, the US military said, claiming the jet was at an “unsafe distance” and blaming Russia for its “irresponsible” support for Caracas.
Footage of the Russian-made Su-30 aircraft approaching a US EP-3 reconnaissance plane was released by the Southern Command on Saturday. The run-in itself took place on July 19, according to the US military. It said the incident took place over the Caribbean Sea, but did not say how close the EP-3 was to the Venezuelan border, stating that the planes were in international airspace.
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1 of 2 JUST RELEASED #Venezuela SU-30 Flanker “aggressively shadowed” a U.S. EP-3 aircraft at an unsafe distance July 19, jeopardizing the crew & aircraft. The EP-3 was performing a multi-nationally recognized & approved mission in international airspace over #CaribbeanSea.
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The actions of the Venezuelan plane were “jeopardizing” to the US aircraft and its crew, Southern Command said, claiming it was at an “unsafe distance.” The Su-30 does not seem to have any visible weaponry, however planes of the type usually come fitted with an internal autocannon.
The tweet comes after Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino accused the US spy plane of entering the Flight Information Region (FIR) Maiquetía, controlled by the country, without authorization. This violated the rules of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and“constituted an aeronautical risk for other aircraft,” Padrino said.
Brief footage showing the US spy plane –apparently captured from the Su-30 – was released by Venezuela.
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ALERTA| #CEOFANB Sistema de Defensa Aeroespacial del CODAI detectó e interceptó aeronave EE.UU. EP-3E de inteligencia y exploración radio electrónica en nuestra región de información de vuelo Maiquetia, violando Tratados Aéreos Internacionales en franca provocación a la RBV.
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Since the Venezuelan plane was Russian-made, the US military did not hesitate to blame its favorite bogeyman – Moscow – for the incident. It is proof of “Russia’s irresponsible military support” for the Venezuelan government, as well as of President Nicolas Maduro’s undermining of “efforts to counter illicit trafficking,” the military said.
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2 of 2: This action demonstrates #Russia’s irresponsible military support to Maduro's illegitimate regime & underscores Maduro’s recklessness & irresponsible behavior, which undermines int’l rule of law & efforts to counter illicit trafficking. Pics & vids https://www.dvidshub.net/search/?q=Venezuela+SU-30+Flanker+Aggressively+Shadows+a+U.S.+EP-3+Aircraft&view=grid …
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The US military would unlikely give such a bold evaluation of the incident if its spy plan had run into an F-16, which the Venezuelan military has in stock as well. There has long been cooperation between Moscow and Caracas, including in the military sphere. Su-30s in particular were purchased by Venezuela in the mid-2000s, in the Hugo Chavez era.
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Amid ongoing US-backed attempts to oust Maduro and install self-styled ‘interim-president’ Juan Guaido, Washington has repeatedly called upon Moscow to stop its cooperation with Venezuela and “get out” of the country. Russia says the cooperation, which is in compliance with all international rules, is only set to expand.
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A Venezuelan Su-30 fighter “aggressively shadowed” an American spy plane over the Caribbean Sea, the US military said, claiming the jet was at an “unsafe distance” and blaming Russia for its “irresponsible” support for Caracas.
Footage of the Russian-made Su-30 aircraft approaching a US EP-3 reconnaissance plane was released by the Southern Command on Saturday. The run-in itself took place on July 19, according to the US military. It said the incident took place over the Caribbean Sea, but did not say how close the EP-3 was to the Venezuelan border, stating that the planes were in international airspace.
U.S. Southern Command
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https://twitter.com/Southcom/status/1152917472955289602
1 of 2 JUST RELEASED #Venezuela SU-30 Flanker “aggressively shadowed” a U.S. EP-3 aircraft at an unsafe distance July 19, jeopardizing the crew & aircraft. The EP-3 was performing a multi-nationally recognized & approved mission in international airspace over #CaribbeanSea.
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The actions of the Venezuelan plane were “jeopardizing” to the US aircraft and its crew, Southern Command said, claiming it was at an “unsafe distance.” The Su-30 does not seem to have any visible weaponry, however planes of the type usually come fitted with an internal autocannon.
The tweet comes after Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino accused the US spy plane of entering the Flight Information Region (FIR) Maiquetía, controlled by the country, without authorization. This violated the rules of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and“constituted an aeronautical risk for other aircraft,” Padrino said.
Brief footage showing the US spy plane –apparently captured from the Su-30 – was released by Venezuela.
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https://twitter.com/CeballosIchaso/status/1152534491581374469
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Since the Venezuelan plane was Russian-made, the US military did not hesitate to blame its favorite bogeyman – Moscow – for the incident. It is proof of “Russia’s irresponsible military support” for the Venezuelan government, as well as of President Nicolas Maduro’s undermining of “efforts to counter illicit trafficking,” the military said.
U.S. Southern Command
✔@Southcom
https://twitter.com/Southcom/status/1152918471174479872
2 of 2: This action demonstrates #Russia’s irresponsible military support to Maduro's illegitimate regime & underscores Maduro’s recklessness & irresponsible behavior, which undermines int’l rule of law & efforts to counter illicit trafficking. Pics & vids https://www.dvidshub.net/search/?q=Venezuela+SU-30+Flanker+Aggressively+Shadows+a+U.S.+EP-3+Aircraft&view=grid …
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The US military would unlikely give such a bold evaluation of the incident if its spy plan had run into an F-16, which the Venezuelan military has in stock as well. There has long been cooperation between Moscow and Caracas, including in the military sphere. Su-30s in particular were purchased by Venezuela in the mid-2000s, in the Hugo Chavez era.
ALSO ON RT.COMCuba, Russia, China, Iran – Pompeo lists every nation that 'must leave' Venezuela, except one
Amid ongoing US-backed attempts to oust Maduro and install self-styled ‘interim-president’ Juan Guaido, Washington has repeatedly called upon Moscow to stop its cooperation with Venezuela and “get out” of the country. Russia says the cooperation, which is in compliance with all international rules, is only set to expand.
