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Russian jet fighters dangerously intercept RAF plane over Black Sea
Key takeaways
- A Russian Su-27, dangerously intercepted an RAF Rivet Joint aircraft (not pictured) according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
- Two Russian jets intercepted a UK reconnaissance plane over the Black Sea while it was conducting a routine mission.
- The RAF Rivet Joint plane was in international airspace when the jets flew close enough to trigger emergency systems.
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A Russian Su-27, dangerously intercepted an RAF Rivet Joint aircraft (not pictured) according to the UK Ministry of Defence. (Supplied: UK Ministry of Defence)
Two Russian jets intercepted a UK reconnaissance plane over the Black Sea while it was conducting a routine mission.
The RAF Rivet Joint plane was in international airspace when the jets flew close enough to trigger emergency systems.
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