On Tuesday, in international waters over the Black Sea, a Russian fighter jet caused a US Air Force drone to crash after damaging its propeller. US European Command released a statement that the Russian Su-27 aircraft intentionally flew in front of and dumped fuel on the unmanned US MQ-9 Reaper drone multiple times, before colliding just after 7 a.m. Central European time. The incident marks the first time Russian and US military aircraft have come into direct contact since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, increasing tensions between the two nations. US has strongly objected, summoning Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov to the State Department to convey their objections, and US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy has driven a strong message to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. National Security adviser Jake Sullivan has briefed President Joe Biden, and Defense Department officials stated that they haven't spoken specifically to Russian authorities about the incident. US officials have also briefed allies and