The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed on Friday that British jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian reconnaissance aircraft that had flown close to UK airspace.

RAF Typhoon fighter jets have been scrambled after a Russian military aircraft was detected flying near UK airspace. The aircraft, identified as a Bear-F reconnaissance plane, was monitored as it flew over the North Sea within the UK’s area of interest. However, the Russian plane did not enter UK sovereign airspace at any point.

RAF fighter jets were scrambled to monitor a Russian military aircraft near UK airspace. Two Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland tracked a Russian Bear-F aircraft as it flew over the North Sea on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.

The UK scrambled its fighter jets because of a Russian plane near its borders. The Russian plane did not violate British airspace, Sky News reports. The Royal Air Force aircraft were scrambled on Thursday,

RAF fighter jets were scrambled to a Russian military aircraft spotted flying close to UK airspace. Two Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray took to the skies over the North Sea to closely monitor an approaching Russian Bear-F aircraft on Thursday,

RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft over North Sea, showcasing UK's defense capabilities and determination to protect sovereignty.

The Russian reconnaissance plane had been detected in the UK's area of interest but at no time was it able to enter UK sovereign airspace.

Fighter jets scrambled after Russian aircraft flies over North Sea - The incident comes after the Royal Navy shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel over the past week.