The United States rules out that the Collision of a Russian fighter with an American dronewhich has forced them to shoot down the drone over the Black Sea, can be considered an accident on the part of the Russian forces.

“Given the actions of the Russian pilots, it is clear that (the maneuver) was reckless and unprofessional. I think the facts speak for themselves,” Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Pat Ryder told a news conference. .

The event took place around 07:03 in the morning local time (06.03 GMT) and as specified by the European command of the United States in a statement, its drone was carrying out a routine operation when it was intercepted and hit by a Russian fighter, prompting US forces to shoot it down in international waters.

Specifically, two Russian Su-27 fighters reportedly began chasing the US drone, spitting fuel at it, a literally “harass and shoot down” maneuver, according to the Pentagon. At one point, one of the planes collided with the drone’s propellers, which ended up in the water.

According to US Air Force Commander James B. Hecker, “These aggressive actions are dangerous and can lead to miscalculations and inadvertent escalations.” In addition, the United States has recalled that its air forces regularly fly over European sovereign territory and international airspace in coordination with the corresponding countries and in accordance with international legislation.

From the Kremlin they deny having come into contact with the device and having used weapons against it. Washington has already summoned the Russian ambassador to express “expressly and directly” the United States’ concern about what happened.