Event Brief
Russian jets intercept RAF spy plane over Black Sea
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: Russia says its jets “dangerously” intercepted an unarmed RAF Rivet Joint spy plane during a routine flight.
WHO: Russian Ministry of Defence
WHAT: Said Russian jets “dangerously” intercepted an unarmed RAF Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft during a routine international flight.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
WHERE: Black Sea
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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