British fighters intercepted two Russian bombers north of Scotland

The UK Air Force has sent its fighters to intercept two Russian bombers north of Scotland, British Deputy Defense Minister James Heappey said.

"The pilots deployed Typhoon fighters to intercept two Russian long-range bombers and escorted them as they passed through the north Shetland Islands, ready to counter any potential threat to UK territory," Heappey was quoted as saying by the agency. military and picked up by the AFP news agency.

The text indicates that these are two Russian Tu-142 military aircraft of the Bear-F and Bear-J types that are being used for reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare.

According to the statement, Russian aircraft entering UK-controlled airspace may pose a danger to other aircraft because they do not contact air traffic control or issue a code that ensures they are visible to other aircraft. .

In turn, the Russian Defense Ministry repeatedly reiterated that aircraft flights and long-range voyages of ships are carried out in strict compliance with international rules on the use of air and water space, without violating the borders of other State.