US Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortresses to Black Sea Amid Rising Russian Tensions

US Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortresses to Black Sea Amid Rising Russian Tensions Two US Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron take off for a mission in the Black Sea amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia. The deployment of strategic bombers to Europe exemplifies the United States’ unwavering support of NATO Allies and strengthens regional stability. The US and NATO continue to be committed to helping their allies face the aggression that has occurred for so long and will continue to defend every inch of NATO’s allied territory.