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RAF halts surveillance flights over Black Sea after Russian warplanes fly 'dangerously' close to British aircraft in 'Crazy Ivan' incident
The Royal Air Force has suspended surveillance flights over the Black Sea following an incident where Russian warplanes flew 'dangerously' close to British aircraft, echoing the Cold War-era 'Crazy Ivan' tactic. The encounter heightened tensions, prompting the UK to reassess its operational safety in the region.
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