UPDATE: RAF Jets and tanker scrambled to intercept 'Russian bombers'
Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray were sent out earlier alongside a Voyage Tanker from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
Last updated 2nd Feb 2022
RAF jets and a tanker from across the UK have been scrambled to intercept four 'Russian bombers'.
Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray were sent out earlier alongside a Voyage Tanker from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
The Russian 'Bear' Bombers were spotted approaching a UK area of interest.
The types included two TU-95 Bear H and two TU-142 Bear F.
It's understood the Russian bombers did not enter the UK's airspace at any time.
The RAF does routinely intercept planes approaching such areas.
An RAF spokesperson said: "Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon fighters based at RAF Lossiemouth supported by a Voyager from RAF Brize Norton were scrambled today against unidentified aircraft approaching the UK area of interest.
"Subsequently we intercepted and escorted four Russian Bear aircraft."