The UK Defense Ministry released footage claiming two Russian fighter jets "dangerously" intercepted a British spy plane over the Black Sea. Moscow maintains its pilots act within international law. The incident involved a "routine flight" over international waters amidst heightened military activity.
The UK's Ministry of Defence reported that two Russian jets "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted an unarmed British RAF surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea in April. The Russian jets flew dangerously close, triggering emergency systems and posing a risk of accidents and escalation.
Two Russian fighter jets "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted an unarmed RAF spy plane over the Black Sea last month, the UK Ministry of Defence stated. The incident, described as the most dangerous Russian action since 2022, involved close passes and triggered the spy plane's emergency systems.
