Black Sea, RAF and Russia
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Russian fighter jets reportedly intercepted and shadowed a British RAF surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea, highlighting rising military tensions between Moscow and NATO amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
A chilling mid-air confrontation between NATO and Russia has sparked global alarm after British officials revealed Russian fighter jets dangerously intercepted an RAF surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea.
Ukraine said it destroyed two Russian jets inside a hangar by sneaking in undetected. It adds to a long string of Ukraine's claimed kills against Russian jets. Aircraft have proven vulnerable in this war even while at bases, sparking some concern for the West.
While most air forces deploy fighter jets in conflicts, more capable forces will also deploy supporting radar, transport, and refueling military jets.