Russian Tu-160 Strategic Bombers Return To Home Base After Visit To Venezuela - Military

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 15th December, 2018) Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers returned to their home airbase after their flight to Venezuela, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.

"Tu-160 strategic bombers returned to their home airbase in Russia after carrying out an international visit to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela," the Defense Ministry's press service said in a statement.

The aircraft flew from Venezuela over the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, Norwegian and Barents seas. They covered over 12,000 kilometers (7,500 miles) and performed aerial refueling during their flight.

Norwegian Air Force's F-16 jets accompanied the Russian aircraft for some time during their flight, according to the ministry.

The Russian military maintained that the flight of the Tu-160 strategic bombers had been carried out in line with international regulations.