Andy Burnham says UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' support
- 25 minutes agoChris Mason,Political editorandIsabella Allen and Richard WheelerNurPhoto via Getty ImagesA single British aircraft, an RAF Voyager, is believed to be involved in the operation.
- Andy Burnham has said the UK will provide "defensive air-to-air refuelling" support for Saudi Arabia, in response to attacks the country has faced from the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
- It is understood this is likely to begin in the coming days and will involve a single British aircraft, a Voyager, based out of RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
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- 25 minutes agoChris Mason,Political editorandIsabella Allen and Richard WheelerNurPhoto via Getty ImagesA single British aircraft, an RAF Voyager, is believed to be involved in the operation.
- Andy Burnham has said the UK will provide "defensive air-to-air refuelling" support for Saudi Arabia, in response to attacks the country has faced from the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
- It is understood this is likely to begin in the coming days and will involve a single British aircraft, a Voyager, based out of RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
Sources: BBC News