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Two RAF Typhoon jets scrambled to intercept Russian planes near UK airspace

<em>The RAF Typhoon jets took off shortly before 9.30am this morning (Rex/stock photo)</em>
The RAF Typhoon jets took off shortly before 9.30am this morning (Rex/stock photo)

Two RAF Typhoon jets have been scrambled to intercept Russian planes approaching UK airspace, the Ministry of Defence has said.

The fighter jets took off from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, Scotland, shortly before 9.30am this morning.

An RAF spokesman said: “We can confirm that Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoon aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth scrambled this morning.

<em>HMS Westminster was tasked to intercept two of Russia’s warships and two supporting vessels as they passed close to UK waters last week (Rex)</em>
HMS Westminster was tasked to intercept two of Russia’s warships and two supporting vessels as they passed close to UK waters last week (Rex)

“This is a live operation and therefore we will not be providing any additional information until the mission is complete.”

The unidentified Russian plane was on a course towards the UK from the north, where it has been monitored by other Nato allies.

An MoD spokesman said: “We have got jets up in the air monitoring the situation but we have not intercepted anything.”

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Russian military activity near the UK in recent months has seen a series of planes scrambled and warships diverted to monitor naval vessels.

On January 8 it was reported HMS Westminster, a Portsmouth-based Type 23 frigate, was tasked to intercept two of Vladimir Putin’s warships and two supporting vessels as they passed close to UK waters.

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