Russian jet fighters dangerously intercept RAF plane over Black Sea

A Russian Su-27, dangerously intercepted an RAF Rivet Joint aircraft (not pictured) according to the UK Ministry of Defence.

Russian jet fighters dangerously intercept RAF plane over Black Sea. In short: Two Russian jets intercepted a UK reconnaissance plane over the Black Sea while it was conducting a routine mission. The RAF Rivet Joint plane was in international airspace when the jets flew close enough to trigger emergency systems. UK Secretary of Defence John Healey has condemned Russia's behaviour and praised the "professionalism and bravery" of the RAF crew. Two Russian jets have intercepted a Royal Air Force plane over the Black Sea, according to a new report from the UK Ministry of Defence. In April, the RAF Rivet Joint aircraft, an unarmed reconnaissance plane, was flying through international airspace when the incident occurred. According to the ministry, this was a routine flight and part of the "UK's work alongside allies to secure NATO's Eastern Fl...