RAF Typhoon jets were launched today after Russian military planes were identified flying close to UK airspace, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The announcement comes as three Russian ships are being monitored by the Royal Navy after entering the English Channel this morning.
RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled today after two Russian military planes were spotted flying near UK airspace.
An MoD spokesperson said: "The Russian planes were escorted by the RAF until they were out of the UK area of interest. At no time did the Russian military aircraft cross into UK sovereign airspace.”
It is understood that the Russian aircraft intercepted were Bear H bombers.
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