A US P-8A Poseidon aircraft flying in international airspace was intercepted by a Russian Su-35 over the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, according to a news release by the US Navy. 

According to the Navy alert, the interaction was "determined to be unsafe due to the Su-35 conducting a high-speed, inverted maneuver, 25 ft. directly in front of the mission aircraft." The news release also notes that American pilots and crew were put at risk due to the interaction.

"The crew of the P-8A reported wake turbulence following the interaction. The duration of the intercept was approximately 42 minutes," the release adds, also noting that the "US aircraft was operating consistent with international law."