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U.S. says Russian jet hit American drone over Black Sea
The United States says a Russian Su-27 struck the MQ-9 Reaper’s propeller over international waters near Crimea, forcing down the drone. Moscow denies contact, saying the drone went down after Sharp maneuver and that its fighters did not use weapons. U.S. officials condemn the incident as a brazen violation of international law and vow continued operations. The episode raises tensions as Russia presses its Ukraine campaign.
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