Planes from RAF Mildenhall airbase seen near Ukraine border amidst Russian invasion

Planes from RAF Mildenhall can been seen flying near to Ukraine as the Prime Minister declared Russia's invasion of the country a 'catastrophe for our continent'.

A Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker and McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender can be seen on Flightradar24, which shows real-time commercial aircraft flight tracking information.

A US Air Forces in Europe spokesperson said: "U.S. Air Force installations through Europe are postured to support a variety of NATO missions and contingency operations regarding Ukraine.

"RAF Mildenhall and all of our British bases execute a variety of missions, which support the defence of Europe.

"RAF Mildenhall’s refuelling platforms are providing critical refuelling support to all aerial assets moving throughout the theater in support of contingency and routine operations."

Ukraine has branded President Putin's actions a 'full-scale invasion', while Boris Johnson tweeted earlier it was a 'catastrophe for our continent'.

He further tweeted: "I am appalled by the horrific events in Ukraine and I have spoken to President Zelenskyy to discuss next steps.

"President Putin has chosen a path of bloodshed and destruction by launching this unprovoked attack on Ukraine.

"The UK and our allies will respond decisively."

Suffolk MP's earlier today reacted to the news Russia had invaded their neighbour.