Russian jets cross into Ukraine airspace

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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense officials said Friday that Russian fighter jets flew into Ukrainian airspace a handful of times over the last 24 hours, in what one called a continued provocation of the heightened tensions in the region.

The officials said it’s not clear what the intent was, but the aircraft could have been testing Ukrainian radar or making a show of force.

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