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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Bryony Gooch

German jets reportedly scrambled to intercept Russian spy plane over the Baltic

German fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian reconnaissance aircraft on Tuesday, German media has reported.

Two Eurofighter jets took off from the Rostock-Laage air base in Germany after the Russian aircraft was spotted flying in international airspace over the Baltic Sea, according to Deutsche Welle. The Il-20 plane was spotted with its transponders turned off and without having a flight plan submitted. NATO’s air command gave the order to intercept the aircraft.

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