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Russia says it scrambles fighter jet to escort British military planes over Black Sea

Reuters WORLD
Published March 06,2024
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Russia on Wednesday scrambled a Su-30 fighter jet to escort two British Typhoon fighter jets and a RC-135 reconnaissance plane over the Black Sea, the Russian Defence Ministry said.

According to the ministry, after the approach of the Russian fighter, the British planes turned away from the Russian border.

On Tuesday Russia reported a similar incident involving French fighter jets.