UK fighter jets intercept two Russian aircraft off Scottish coast

UK fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft off the Scottish Coast, defence chiefs have said.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that the RAF Typhoons, which are based at RAF Lossiemouth, were scrambled after the Russian aircraft “entered the UK’s controlled zone of international airspace”.

PA:Press Association

The RAF Typhoons were scrambled from their base in Lossiemouth[/caption]

The Russian planes were identified as TU-142 Bear F maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft.

The MoD spokesman added that monitoring the zone ensures the safe passage for all other aircraft, including civilian transatlantic airliners that are under UK civilian air traffic control.

The Quick Reaction Alert Typhoons are currently based at former RAF Leuchars.

This is now the British Army’s Leuchars Station, the home of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.  

More to follow…

For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online.

Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.

Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here. 

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.

PA:Press Association

The RAF Typhoon, near, followed the Russian Bear F aircraft, far, one of two Russian aircraft the Typhoon has been sent to intercept off the Scottish coast[/caption]

PA:Press Association

The RAF Typhoon later landed at Leuchars Station[/caption]