Russian jets intercepted RAF surveillance plane over Black Sea, Britain says

London, United Kingdom. Britain’s defence ministry said two Russian jets last month intercepted a British Royal Air Force surveillance plane over the Black Sea, describing the encounter as dangerous and raising the risk of escalation between NATO and Russia.

Interception over the Black Sea

The ministry said the incident involved two Russian jets and a British Royal Air Force surveillance aircraft. It said the encounter increased the risk of potential escalation between NATO and Russia.

What steps should be taken to reduce the risk of escalation during such aerial encounters?