"The Bear-F...dropped a large number of sonobuoys in close proximity to the carrier," the UK Defense Ministry said in a statement, referring to devices which are used to detect and track submarines.

The UK has intercepted two Russian jets over the Norwegian Sea after they 'repeatedly approached' the HMS Princes of Wales aircraft carrier.

The Ministry of Defence confirmed the operation

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"This activity was unsafe and unprofessional," a U.K. Defense Ministry spokesperson said.

"The Bear-F...dropped a large number of sonobuoys in close proximity to the carrier," the UK Defense Ministry said in a statement, referring to devices which are used to detect…

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The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense…

British F-35 jets intercept and escort a Russian Bear-F aircraft near HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea.

British jets intercepted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft after it repeatedly approached Britain's carrier strike group in the Norwegian Sea.

The UK accused a Russian military aircraft of flying dangerously close to HMS Prince of Wales before it was escorted away by British fighter jets.