British reconnaissance aircraft spotted near the borders of the Murmansk region

The British reconnaissance aircraft Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint patrols the airspace of Finland near the borders of the Murmansk region. This was reported in RIA Novosti with reference to the studied flight data.

The plane took off from the British air base Waddington at about 07:44 Moscow time. By 11:20 he continued to move north over the territory of Finland, near the north-western borders of Russia.

The RC-135W Rivet Joint is designed for aerial reconnaissance and information gathering using special equipment.

In recent years, Russia has repeatedly stated that NATO is intensifying its activity near its western borders. The alliance explains such measures as the need to deter potential threats from Russia. The Russian authorities have expressed concern about NATO’s growing military presence in Europe.

Earlier, “MK in Murmansk” reported that the second reconnaissance aircraft for the week noticed near the sea borders of the Murmansk region.