British fighters intercept three Russian military aircraft

Defense officials revealed that Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters intercepted a formation of Russian military aircraft that were flying near NATO airspace.

RAF Typhoon fighters from the 140th Air Expeditionary Wing intercepted two Russian Su-27 Flanker fighters and an Il-20 Coot electronic intelligence aircraft over the Baltic Sea.

Reportedly, British officials added that “the Russian aircraft failed to comply with international standards by not communicating with the relevant FIRs”.

The British military said the planes were flying over international waters and none of their airspace had been cut off.

Russia’s continued military activity in the Baltic region is raising concerns amid rising tensions between Russia and the West over the war in Ukraine.

RAF Typhoons from 140 EAW in Estonia were scrambled this afternoon to intercept a Russian Air Force IL-20 COOT A and 2x Su-27 FLANKER B flying close to @NATO airspace.

The Russian aircraft failed to comply with international norms by not liaising with relevant FIRs.#WeAreNATO pic.twitter.com/lukgJaRp3P

— Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) June 14, 2023