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Alerts over Russian ships and jets

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.

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Russian ships 'being monitored' in English Channel

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that three Russian ships are being monitored by the Royal Navy after entering the English Channel this morning.

A Russian Udaloy class destroyer Severomorsk, a tanker, and a support ship are said to be passing through the English Channel as they return to Russia from the Mediterranean.

The Russian Northern Fleet entered the English Channel on Tuesday Credit: Reuters

The Ministry of Defence posted a message on Twitter stating British warship HMS Argyll had been deployed to monitor the movement of the ships:

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