Joint mission of the US and Check Republic will make an observation flight over the territories of Russia and Belarus within the Treaty on Open Skies. 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 AN-30 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.