On March 14, a combat aircraft of the Russian Federation shot down a reconnaissance Pentagon MQ-9 Reaper over the Black sea. According to CBS reports, the pilot directed one of the aircraft's wings under the unmanned vehicle's lower part. Later, the Russian pilots once again tried to repeat their "success" and outright risk, and the "pilot-hero" was awarded. On March 22, Russian defence minister Shoihu awarded for bravery a pilot who shot down an American drone.
The White House did not stay away and reacted to the "stunning" tactics of the Russians. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said that America does not welcome the risk of life in exchange for a downed drone, does not consider it brave, and does not reward it. He also noted that due to the Russian attack, it was necessary to flood the drone.
"I have no idea why they rewarded the pilot for bravery, who put himself and American assets at risk and was an idiot at best," said Pentagon press secretary Kirby.
The American figure also noted the uniqueness of the unified tactics of the "second army of the world".
"I don't know any other army in the world, no other air force, that would reward a pilot for a drone strike. If it's courage, they must have a different understanding of it," Kirby summarised.
We remind you that last year Putin awarded rapists, who performed the massacre in Bucha.
