Ryder Says U.S. Counter-ISIS Mission Undeterred by Russia's Unprofessional Behavior Over Syria

During the almost two-hour encounter, Russian aircraft flew 18 unprofessional close passes that caused the MQ-9s to react to avoid unsafe situations.

US Air Forces Central:  AL UDEID AIR BASE, QATAR - “Earlier today three MQ-9 drones were once again harassed by Russian fighter aircraft while flying over Syria. 

During the almost two-hour encounter, Russian aircraft flew 18 unprofessional close passes that caused the MQ-9s to react to avoid unsafe situations.