English He used several fighter jets to monitor surveillance aircraft Russia air is found near its airfield. London maintains that Moscow’s surveillance plane did not enter its country’s sovereign territory.
The British Ministry of Defense in its statement, as reported AFPFriday (15/11/2024), said two Tempur Typhoon jets from the British Air Force (RAF) Lossiemouth in Scotland deployed and followed a Russian Bear-F aircraft flying over the North Sea on Thursday (14/11) local time.
“The (Russian) plane was unable to enter British sovereign airspace,” the British Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
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The two British Typhoon fighter jets are supported by Voyager refueling aircraft.
“Our adversaries should never doubt our steadfast resolve and incredible ability to defend the UK,” Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard said in a statement.
“The British Royal Navy and Air Force have proven once again that they are ready to defend our country when needed and I admire the professionalism and bravery of those involved in this latest operation ,” he said.
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2024-11-15 11:16:00
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