RAF Jets Sent to Monitor Russian Military Planes Off the Coast of Scotland

An RAF Typhoon jet prepares to take part in enforcing the no-fly zone over Libya. A new report by the Commons Committee of Public Accounts has highlighted problems and massive costs associated with the Typhoon programme. SAC Neil Chapman/MoD via Getty Images

Two Typhoon jets were ordered to intercept Russian military planes that were approaching the coast of Scotland on Wednesday morning, Sept. 20, it was reported.

After the jets took off to meet the Russian aircraft the pilots turned away, meaning no direct interception took place, the BBC reported.