British fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Russian aircraft that was harassing the Royal Navy

British planes intercepted the two Russian jets as they barrelled towards the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier last week, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed

Defence secretary Dan Jarvis said that Vladimir Putin risked triggering a serious confrontation after it was revealed the aircraft came close to HMS Prince of Wales last week.

The Ministry of Defence confirmed the operation

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