Title: Russian Defense: Su-27 Fighter Intercepts Two American Bombers in the Baltic Sea

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that "a Russian Su-27 fighter jet took off today, Tuesday, due to the approach of two American strategic bombers near Russia's borders in the Baltic Sea." The statement released by the ministry said: "A Russian Su-27 fighter jet took off today to prevent a violation of Russia's borders by two American strategic bombers, B-1B, belonging to the U.S. Air Force over the waters of the Baltic Sea." It added that "as the Russian fighter approached, the American bombers moved away from Russia's borders."