Event Brief
UK MoD warns after Russian jets fly near RAF
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: UK’s Ministry of Defence says Russian warplanes came within six metres of RAF jets in the Black Sea.
WHO: UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)
WHAT: Said Russian warplanes flew as close as six metres to RAF jets, triggering onboard emergency systems, and issued a defiant message to Putin.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 12:54 AM ET
WHERE: Black Sea
WHY: The MoD said the flyby was dangerous and triggered emergency systems aboard RAF jets.
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