Russian fighter jets intercept British RAF planes over Black Sea on two separate occasions
Russian fighter jets have intercepted British RAF planes over the Black Sea on two occasions. UK defense officials reported that the Russian Su-35 and Su-27 jets came within six meters of British reconnaissance aircraft. This incident is noted as one of the most serious encounters in recent years.
- ▪Russian fighter jets intercepted British RAF planes over the Black Sea.
- ▪The encounters involved Su-35 and Su-27 jets coming within six meters of the British aircraft.
- ▪UK defense officials described the incidents as the most serious in years.
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Russian fighter jets intercept British RAF planes over Black Sea on two separate occasionsUK defense officials said Russian Su-35 and Su-27 fighter jets flew within six meters of British reconnaissance aircraft, triggering emergency systems in the most serious encounter in years.Follow us on GoogleA Russian Su-27, flies over the Black Sea alongside an RAF Rivet Joint aircraft (not pictured) in April 2026.(photo credit: RAF/Handout via REUTERS)
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