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The Economic Times
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Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept UK aircraft over Black Sea

London: Two Russian jets "repeatedly and dangerously" intercepted a British surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea last month, the defence ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

"This incident is another example of dangerous and unacceptable behaviour by Russian pilots, towards an unarmed aircraft operating in international airspace. These actions create a serious risk of accidents and potential escalation," Defence Minister John Healey said in the communique.

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