A video filmed on a mobile phone from the ship’s deck shows at least two Russian Air Force Su-35 Flankers diving at breakneck speed, flying very low over the sea and performing extremely dangerous “buzzing” maneuvers right next to a US destroyer. Some sources even claim that the radar lock-on was activated – a move usually only seen when a real attack is imminent.

Is this a direct provocation from Moscow to send a strong message to Washington amidst heightened US-Russia tensions? Or is it just an old clip (possibly from the Baltic Sea in 2016 or a simulation) cleverly edited and released at the right time to stir up public opinion?

Currently:

✅ The Pentagon has not issued an official response.

✅ The Russian Ministry of Defense remains silent.

✅ The online community has clearly divided into two camps:

Camp 1: “This is a sign that a real war is about to break out!”

Opposition 2: “Another fake viral video, using AI or old footage to get views!”

The situation in the Black Sea, Baltic Sea, and Western Pacific is heating up by the hour. A small mistake could ignite a major conflict.