UK jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft near Britain’s flagship carrier

The Independent UK Monday 06 July 2026, 08:34 UTC By Athena Stavrou 1 min read

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UK jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft near Britain’s flagship carrier The Ministry of Defence confirmed the operation - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments UK fighter jets intercepted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft after it “repeatedly approached” the carrier strike group in the Norwegian Sea, the Ministry of Defence said. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: “While operating in the Norwegian Sea on Operation Firecrest, the UK’s Carrier Strike Group was repeatedly approached by a Russian ‘Bear-F’ maritime patrol aircraft. “The Bear-F passed at low altitude and unnecessarily close to HMS Prince of Wales and dropped a large number of sonobuoys in close proximity to the carrier. “This activity was unsafe and unprofessional. The Russian aircraft was intercepted and escorted by two UK F-35 jets from HMS Prince of Wales until it left the area.” More follows on this breaking news story... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments [Image text:] BREAKING NEWS

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