In the period from April 8 to 12, within the framework of the international Treaty on Open Skies, the joint Sweden-Germany-US mission will perform an observation flight over the territory of the Russian Federation on the Saab 340 observation aircraft from the Kubinka airfield. This was announced by the Head of the National Centre for Nuclear Risk Reduction Sergei Ryzhkov.

During the flight along the agreed route, Russian specialists on board the observation aircraft will monitor the strict observance of the agreed flight parameters and application of the monitoring equipment stipulated by the contract.

The Saab-340 observation aircraft is a type of airplane which is not designed to use any weapons. The aircraft and observation equipment installed on it (aerial cameras) underwent an international certification, in which Russian specialists took part, which precludes the use of technical means not covered by the treaty.