Russian nuclear bombers enter Irish airspace for second time

Despite assurances, Russian nuclear bombers entered into Irish-controlled airspace for the second time in two weeks, this time coming considerably nearer to our coast.

The Russian Tupulov Tu-95 “Bear” bombers flew as close as 25 miles from the west, south and east coast — just 12 miles outside our sovereign airspace.

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) said the Russians didn’t notify them in advance of their presence, as is normal — despite an official from the Department of Foreign Affairs previously telling the Russian ambassador it wasn’t acceptable.