Russian Su-35S fighter shows aggressive power to French Reaper drone

The French Ministry of Defense claimed that a Russian fighter jet came dangerously close to a French drone three times, which could have led to a loss of control. The French Ministry of Defense said that a Russian Su-35S fighter jet repeatedly approached a French Reaper drone operating over the eastern Mediterranean. According to French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu, the incident occurred on Sunday, March 2, while the drone was conducting a surveillance mission over neutral waters. The Russian Su-35S made three close manoeuvres, which were described as "aggressive" and potentially capable of causing the drone to lose control.