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A joint mission of the United States and Italy from 24 to 28 April, will perform an observation flight over the territory of Russia and Belarus under the international open skies Treaty. This was reported in the press service of the defense Ministry.
“In the framework of the implementation of the international Treaty on open skies during the period from 24 to 28 April, the joint mission of Italy and the United States will perform an observation flight over the territory of the group of States parties to the Treaty, the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation to the Romanian observation aircraft An-30”, – stated in the message.
As explained in the press service of the Russian specialists on Board the plane will monitor strict observance of the agreed flight parameters and application of the Treaty sensors.
The Department also noted that the An-30 belongs to the class of aircraft, not intended to use any weapons, all mounted on it equipment has passed the international certification.