RAF Jets Sent To Black Sea Region Amid Russia Tensions

Royal Air Force jets based in Cyprus have been flying in the Black Sea region, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed.

According to Sky News, RAF Typhoons and a Voyager refuelling tanker aircraft, were deployed on Friday due to a Russian military exercise in the area.

The MOD confirmed the deployment, saying: "We can confirm RAF Typhoons have been operating in the Black Sea region.

"The sortie demonstrates the UK's ability to support ongoing cooperation with allies and partners in the region which deepens relationships and regional security."

The RAF has jets based in Cyprus as part of Operation Shader, a mission to counter the so-called Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.

The MOD has not commented as to whether the RAF's involvement in the Black Sea region is a one-off or part of a longer-term plan. 

Cover Picture: A Royal Air Force Typhoon of No. 6 Squadron (Picture: MOD).