Strategic bombers: Two American B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers flew over the Balkans on Thursday, the US Air Force Command in Europe reported, publishing a map of aircraft flights.
According to the US military, bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons flew over the territory of Bulgaria and the southeastern part of Romania near the borders of Ukraine south of the Odessa region.
« Bomber task force missions are routine operations conducted around the world to demonstrate the US commitment to collective defense, as well as integration with allies and partners, » the command said earlier.
On Monday, American B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers flew over northern Europe. « Two B-52 Stratofortresses stationed at Moron Air Base (Spain) completed a long-range mission of a strategic bombing group in the European theater on March 6, » the US military said in a statement.
According to the command, during the 12-hour mission, the bombers flew, in particular, over Denmark, Poland, and the Baltic.
On February 24, a group of four American B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers arrived at Moron Air Base in Spain. Bombers from the Fifth Wing from Minot, North Dakota, have been transferred to Europe « to cooperate and strengthen relations with NATO allies and partners, » the command said.
Before arriving in Spain, two B-52s flew over Estonia after a transatlantic flight as part of the Estonian Independence Day celebrations, according to the US military. In addition, a low-altitude flyover took place over Tallinn’s Freedom Square during a national holiday parade.
As indicated in the command, during the stay of American strategic bombers in Europe, they will take part in joint exercises and operations in the region with allies and partners.
