Russian Jets Harass Dutch Frigate in Black Sea
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The Netherlands defense minister said on Tuesday that Russian fighter jets armed with air-to-surface missiles had harassed a Dutch navy frigate in the Black Sea earlier this month, conducting mock attacks and jamming communication systems.
The Russian defense ministry said it had scrambled fighter jets and bombers to prevent the frigate from entering Russian waters, according to news agencies.
The Russian military said the warplanes flew at a safe distance from the vessel and in line with international regulations.
The Netherlands defense ministry said the Russian actions took place over the span of five hours on June 24 and violated rights to free use of the sea.
Russian jets harass Dutch frigate Black Sea, Netherlands claims
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