US Reconnaissance Aircraft Traces Controversial Route Over Black Sea

An American Boeing RC-135U reconnaissance aircraft departed from a British airbase, flew over the Black Sea, turned near Sochi, and returned through European airspace. The flight path included the Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and the Black Sea near Crimea before reversing course. The aircraft crossed into German territory by 03:55 Moscow time, completing its return journey.