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RAF scrambles Typhoon jets to intercept Russian bomber over Scotland

RAF fighter jets have intercepted a Russian bomber close to the Shetland Isles.

A voyager aircraft and two Typhoon fighter jets are currently blocking the Russian TU-95 bomber which is west of the Scottish island.

Aviation website Air Live says a quick reaction alert is underway after the Russian aircraft was spotted.

The website adds that other aircraft from Norway and Netherland have also been scrambled, Sun Online reports.

A spokesman for RAF Lossiemouth has confirmed a quick reaction alert has been launched but no further details are available at this time.

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Two Typhoon aircraft (stock image) (John Aron / SWNS.com)

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