Fighter jets have scrambled from their Scots base to intercept Russian aircraft for the second time in four days it has been revealed.
The incident was initially reported as an "unidentified" plane coming close to the UK area of interest.
This led to two Typhoon fighter jets launching from RAF Lossiemouth to protect the skies about the country.
However, they were not required to intercept the Russian aircraft as it turned away.
The jets were supported by a Voyager plane from RAF Brize Norton.
The Russian aircraft was reportedly approaching the UK airspace over the North Sea.
A RAF spokesperson said: “Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon fighters based at RAF Lossiemouth were launched today against a Russian aircraft approaching the UK area of interest, however, the aircraft turned away and no intercept was required."
It is the second time in five days that jets have been launched from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray to combat a potential Russian threat in the skies.
We told how two Russian anti-submarine aircraft were intercepted and monitored on Friday by Typhoon fighter jets.
Crews shadowed the planes and took pictures of them while they moved through the UK's area of interest.
The RAF Lossiemouth base is vital in protecting the skies about the country, with Typhoon jet crews always ready to respond to potential threats approaching the north.
These usually consist of Russian aircraft who do not identify themselves when flying through.
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