On August 28th, 2020, two Russian fighters surprised the crew of an American B-52H Stratofortress that was conducting a routine operation over international airspace.

This video, taken within the U.S bomber, was released by the Pentagon. It shows the moment two SU-27s execute a maneuver known as the “headbutt” at an incredibly close range to the American B-52.

Officially reported as an “unsafe intercept,” the hazardous and unwelcome maneuver took place in seconds and required great ability to pull off in a high-speed game of chicken…