Russian Su-27 Scrambles to Escort British Jets

Russia's defence ministry reported deploying a Su-27 fighter jet to escort two British Typhoon jets and an RC-135 reconnaissance plane over the Black Sea. The British aircraft diverted from the Russian border after the Russian fighter's approach.

Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday it had scrambled a Su-27 fighter jet to escort two British Typhoon fighter jets and an RC-135 reconnaissance plane over the Black Sea.

According to the ministry, after the approach of the Russian fighter, the British planes turned away from the Russian border.