BREAKING NEWS: Fighter jets scrambled to intercept three Russian military aircrafts
BRITAIN has scrambled three typhoon fighters to intercept three Russian military transport aircraft heading to the Baltic states.
By SELINA SYKES
Express.co.uk
Thu, May 12, 2016
British Typhoon fighter jets were scrambled from the Amari air base in Estonia to intercept the Russian aircraft, which were not transmitting a recognised identification code and were unresponsive, according to the Defence Ministry.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: “We were able to instantly respond to this act of Russian aggression – demonstration of our commitment to NATO’s collective defence.”
