Two Russian bombers complete Arctic patrol

Two Russian strategic bombers have successfully carried out a patrol flight over the Arctic Ocean, the Interfax news agency reported Firday citing Lieutenant Colonel Vladimir Drik. The  bombers were shadowed by four NATO' jet fighters, namely Norwegian F-16s and two British Tornados. The mission lasted for 11 hours.  All flights by Russian aircraft are performed in strict compliance with international law on the use of airspace over neutral waters, without intruding the airspace of other states.