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Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia
Russian jets trigger RAF alert
2007-07-19
This is so childish it seems laughable .... until you consider the likelihood that Putin is building up a perceived threat that will allow him to stay in power after the winter.
RAF jets were scrambled after two Russian aircraft were spotted heading towards British airspace on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence has said.

A spokesman said: "Two unidentified aircraft came towards British airspace. They turned round before there was an interception and before they entered British airspace."

He confirmed the two aircraft involved in Tuesday's incident had been Russian. The spokesman added: "There was nothing to suggest this was linked to any other issues."

The incident came a day after the Government announced the expulsion of four Russian diplomats as part of its dispute with Russia over Moscow's refusal to extradite the chief suspect for the murder of dissident former spy Alexander Litvinenko.
Posted by:lotp

#4  Those ancient, propeller-driven BEARS carry a very nasty Air-to-ground nuke missile that can hit a target 1400 miles away, so don't dismiss them. They're also great for threatening. The Russers are playing an old game that we've learned to respond to quite well. The Brits did exactly the right thing - show Russia they're still a capable fighting force if pushed too far. Not a GREAT fighting force, but enough to bloody Russia's nose and make Moscow uninhabitable.
Posted by: Old Patriot   2007-07-19 19:56  

#3  Now that Russia has expelled 4 British diplomats, look for the 'Great Poodle' to start looking for ways to soften the crisis and backdown! Come on now....can Britain really survive without interacting with Russia...I'll give the cowtowing a month!!
Posted by: smn   2007-07-19 16:07  

#2  Those would be the propellor-driven Bears, which would be wiped out immediately by any armed opposition?
Posted by: gromky   2007-07-19 14:32  

#1  Bears in the air!
Posted by: mojo   2007-07-19 13:36  

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