RAF fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near UK airspace

A Eurofighter Typhoon, near, and a Russian Bear F aircraft, one of two Russian aircraft the Typhoon has been sent to intercept off the Scottish coast Picture: SAC Sian Stephens/RAF/MoD

RAF fighter jets have intercepted Russian military aircraft in the North Sea near UK airspace, the air force said.

It marks the third time in six days the Typhoons have been scrambled in response to Russian planes.