The escalating drone tensions between Russia and the US.
TL;DR
The Russian government has awarded state awards to the pilots responsible for downing a US drone over the Black Sea, citing the drone's failure to comply with temporary airspace regulations. The US has released video footage showing the Russian fighter jet clipping the drone's propeller, causing it to crash. The Russian Ministry of Defense denies any contact was made between the aircraft and the drone. US Central Command has reported increased "unprofessional" and "unsafe" behavior from Russian pilots in Syria since March 1.
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