Figures obtained by a Freedom of Information request show the number of sorties by British RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft go from 6 per month in December to a peak of 18 per month when Russia invaded Ukraine.

The figures are no surprise given the massive effort underway by NATO and partner nations to collect intelligence on the invasion.

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