BBC
UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea
Monday, July 6, 2026
UK Royal Air Force fighter jets intercepted a Russian military aircraft over the Norwegian Sea on Tuesday, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. The ministry stated the Russian plane was operating in international airspace. The UK characterized the Russian activity as unsafe and unprofessional. No details were provided regarding the specific type of Russian aircraft or the duration of the interception.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0jyy5w4q2no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss