Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'
Two Russian warplanes intercepted an unarmed RAF spy plane over the Black Sea last month, prompting concerns from the UK Ministry of Defence. The incident involved a Russian Su-35 fighter and a Su-27 jet, which approached the RAF aircraft closely enough to activate its emergency systems. Experts have described the situation as serious, highlighting the risks of escalation amid ongoing tensions between Russia and NATO.
- ▪The interception occurred during a routine international flight by the RAF.
- ▪A Russian Su-35 fighter jet approached the surveillance aircraft dangerously close.
- ▪The incident has raised concerns about potential escalation between Russia and NATO.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Russian warplanes ‘repeatedly’ intercepted RAF spy plane over Black Sea — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Russia ‘dangerously’ intercepts British spy plane over Black Sea: Ministry — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Spy plane "dangerously intercepted" by Russian jets over Black Sea — CBS News — Top
- ▪ UK says surveillance plane dangerously intercepted by Russian jets last month — Straits Times — World
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Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'Two Russian warplanes "dangerously" intercepted an unarmed RAF spy plane over the Black Sea last month, the Ministry of Defence has said on Wednesday.A Russian Su-35 fighter approached the surveillance aircraft - close enough to trigger its emergency systems - while a Su-27 jet carried out six passes in front of it. The MoD said the Rivet Joint had been conducting a routine international flight to aid in securing Nato's eastern flank.BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner described the incident as "really serious", pointing to the potential for escalation amid tensions between Russia and Nato.
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