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Fighter Jets Halt Russian Bombers Entering British Airspace

January 27, 2008

Fighter jets were scrambled to intercept two Russian bombers as they headed for British airspace yesterday.

Tornados and F-16 jets escorted the long-range Tu-160s bombers south towards the Bay of Biscay where Russia is staging its biggest military exercise since the Soviet era.

Their navy is currently test-firing missiles from warships there in a show of strength by President Putin before the presidential election.

The MoD said it was a “routine” response but angry Foreign Secretary David Miliband added: “Russia’s action is reminiscent of the Cold War.”

The incident reflects the rise in tension between the countries after the murder in London of ex-KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko.

Last week the Government was forced to close the British Council offices in Russia after a “campaign of intimidation” against staff.

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