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An unarmed RAF Aircraft on routine patrol over the Black Sea was interacted by two Russian fighter aircraft on Thursday. One of the Russian aircraft released a missile, which Russia stated was due to a “technical malfunction”.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the patrols were temporarily suspended, only to be resumed later escorted by fighter aircraft.
He added: “In light of this potentially dangerous engagement I have communicated my concerns to the Russian counterpart.”
Russia acknowledged the incident took place in international airspace.
Detailing the incident, Mr Wallace told Parliament: “I would also like to share with the House details of a recent incident which occurred in international airspace over the Black Sea.
“On September 29 an unarmed RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint, a civilian-style aircraft on routine patrol over the Black Sea was interacted with by two Russian armed SU-27 fighter aircraft. It is not unusual for aircraft to be shadowed and this day was no different.
“During that interaction, however, it transpired that one of the SU-27 aircraft released a missile in the vicinity of the RAF Rivet Joint beyond visual range.
“The total time of the interaction between the Russian aircraft and the Rivet Joint was approximately 90 minutes.
“The patrol completed and the aircraft returned to base.”
Mr Wallace added: “We don’t consider this a deliberate escalation by the Russians. Our analysis would concur it was a malfunction.”
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