21 Jul 2017 09:47

Russian fighter jets scrambled 7 times in past week to intercept reconnaissance planes - Russian Defense Ministry

MOSCOW. July 21 (Interfax) - Russian fighter jets have been scrambled seven times in the past week to intercept reconnaissance aircraft, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

"On-duty air defense forces have flown seven missions to intercept [reconnaissance planes]. Any violations of Russia's airspace have been prevented," the ministry said in a weekly report on Friday.