The Russian bombers intercepted over the English Channel were nuclear-capable
BY ROB GARVER,
It’s no secret Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to turn back the clock to a time in which the Soviet Union strutted on the world's stage, the only superpower offering a true counterweight to the US.
On Thursday, though, Russia took steps — some alarming, some weird — that seemed aimed at reigniting the Cold War.
The UK's Royal Air Force scrambled fighter jets on Thursday after two nuclear-capable Russian bombers flew across a corridor above the English Channel busy in civilian air traffic.
The bombers had their transponders turned off, British officials said, making them invisible to many air traffic control systems.
It’s no secret Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to turn back the clock to a time in which the Soviet Union strutted on the world's stage, the only superpower offering a true counterweight to the US.
On Thursday, though, Russia took steps — some alarming, some weird — that seemed aimed at reigniting the Cold War.
The UK's Royal Air Force scrambled fighter jets on Thursday after two nuclear-capable Russian bombers flew across a corridor above the English Channel busy in civilian air traffic.
The bombers had their transponders turned off, British officials said, making them invisible to many air traffic control systems.
The incident disrupted multiple flights — and ended with the UK government demanding the Russian ambassador appear at the Foreign Office to explain the actions.
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