Russian Jet Scrambles to Intercept British Aircraft Over Black Sea

Russia's defence ministry reported on Friday that a Su-27 fighter jet was scrambled to escort two British Typhoon fighter jets and an RC-135 reconnaissance plane over the Black Sea. The Russian fighter's approach led the British planes to turn away from the Russian border.

Russia's defence ministry announced on Friday that it had launched a Su-27 fighter jet to escort two British Typhoon fighter jets and an RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft over the Black Sea.

The ministry stated that the British aircraft veered away from the Russian border following the approach of the Russian fighter jet.

This incident adds to the ongoing tensions and frequent military encounters in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)