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Jane Dalton

EXPLAINED: Russian fighter jet released missile near raf aircraft over black sea | Rare Historical Photos

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A Russian fighter jet released a missile close to an unarmed British RAF aircraft over the Black Sea, the defence secretary has revealed.

The UK raised objections with Russian defence chiefs, who blamed a technical malfunction, Ben Wallace told MPs.

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