Watch: Declassified Video Shows Su-27s Buzzing MQ-9 Before Crash

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Credit: U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. European Command (EUCOM) released declassified video footage showing a Russian Su-27 fighter making two very close passes on an MQ-9A, dumping fuel near the uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) on both fly-bys and appearing to damage the Reaper’s propeller. EUCOM officials released the video from the...

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