RAF deployed Typhoon jets to intercept 2 Russian Bear-F aircraft near UK coast, amid rising Ukraine tensions.

The UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) deployed Typhoon jets to intercept two Russian Bear-F aircraft near its coast, which did not enter UK airspace, the Ministry of Defence confirmed. This action, part of NATO operations, followed the Royal Navy’s monitoring of two Russian submarines in the English Channel and North Sea. Defence Secretary John Healey praised the military's efforts amid rising tensions related to the Ukraine conflict and discussions on military support for Ukraine.

September 12, 2024
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