Event Brief
UK surveillance plane intercepted by Russian jets in April
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Summary: The UK says a Rivet Joint aircraft was unarmed and intercepted by Russian jets during routine surveillance in April.
WHO: UK
WHAT: UK says its unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was dangerously intercepted by Russian jets during routine surveillance.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
WHERE: International airspace
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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