Two Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber planes carried out patrol flights over neutral waters of the Bering and Chukchi Seas, Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the defense ministry.
Russia, since the start of the war in Ukraine, has stepped up the frequency of such flights, as well as other military exercises, in order to project a show of strength beyond its borders.
The flights were carried out in strict accordance with international rules, the ministry said.