RAF ALERT: Typhoons SCRAMBLED as Russia Blackjack bombers fly in ‘UK area of interest’

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RAF jets have been deployed after Russian bombers approached UK airspace, the MoD has confirmed.

The Typhoon aircraft were sent out from RAF Lossiemouth this afternoon after the Blackjack aircraft flew over Norway and off the east coast of the UK before leaving. The aircraft did not enter UK territorial airspace. A spokesman said:"We can confirm that RAF quick reaction alert Typhoon aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth scrambled to monitor two Blackjack bombers while they were in the UK area of interest."At no point did the Russian aircraft enter UK territorial airspace.

 

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