The UK and French jets have been rushed to the North Sea over fears that the Russian aircraft have entered the UK airspace, local media reported Thursday.
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 20th September, 2018) The UK and French jets have been rushed to the North Sea over fears that the Russian aircraft have entered the UK airspace, local media reported Thursday.
The Sky news broadcaster reported citing a UK source that a Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jet and a supporting Airbus Voyager tanker plane were sent out from near Newcastle just before 3 p.m. local time (14:00 GMT).
The media added that a French fighter jet with a supporting tanker plane were also sent to help.
The RAF refused to comment on the reports.
