A U.S.
drone was recently downed over the Black Sea after being sprayed with fuel by a Russian fighter jet, according to the Pentagon.
Retired Col.
Daniel Davis believes that this incident may have been an attempt by Russia to send a message that it will not tolerate the United States operating on their borders with impunity any longer.
The Russian jets are known to fly aggressively in the area, and the U.S.
drones are specifically used for intelligence gathering on Russian forces.
Col.
Davis warns that this situation could escalate beyond the borders of Ukraine, and it is important for the U.S.
to make sure it does not happen.
The Pentagon has not announced any retaliation yet, and the wreckage of the drone is believed to be in deep water, but recovery efforts are still ongoing.
