• The Russian Ministry of Defense reported a flight of two Tu-95MS bombers over the Barents and Norwegian Seas on April 30, 2026.
  • The bombers were escorted by a Su-30SM2 fighter and an Il-78M refueling aircraft.
  • Footage showed a Kh-101 or Kh-102 missile on one of the bombers.
  • Russia claims the flights are routine and comply with international rules.
  • Meanwhile, French Rafale fighters intercepted Russian Su-24MR aircraft over the Baltic.

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