Royal Air Force jets will fly air defence missions over Poland as part of a NATO mission, the government has announced.

The move comes after Russian drones entered Polish airspace in Vladimir Putin's most significant violation of NATO airspace yet.

The Typhoons - from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire - will join allied forces from Denmark, France and Germany to reinforce NATO's defence along its eastern side, the Ministry of Defence said.

Sir Keir Starmer said: "Russia's reckless behaviour is a direct threat to European security and a violation of international law, which is why the UK will support NATO's efforts to bolster its eastern flank through Eastern Sentry.

"These aircraft are not just a show of strength, they are vital in deterring aggression, securing NATO airspace, and prot

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