Russia ‘dangerously’ intercepts British spy plane over Black Sea: Ministry

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 20, 2026Country: United Kingdom
World / International
Russia ‘dangerously’ intercepts British spy plane over Black Sea: Ministry

Two Russian jets repeatedly intercepted a British Royal Air Force surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea in April, according to the UK's Ministry of Defence. Defence Minister John Healey described the incident as dangerous and unacceptable, raising concerns about the risk of accidents. British officials formally complained to the Russian embassy regarding the air incident.

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