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Russian Jets Nearly Collide with British RC-135W Plane Over Black Sea

1 source · first reported 33d ago

Russian Su-35 and Su-27 fighter jets repeatedly intercepted a British RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the Black Sea in April 2026.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the increasing tensions between Russia and the UK, and the potential risks of military aircraft collisions in international airspace.

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