Summary
NATO responded by sending a reconnaissance plane after a Russian fighter jet entered Estonia's airspace without permission. The incident happened near Vaindloo Island and lasted about a minute. Estonia called in the Russian diplomat in response and praised NATO's quick action.
Key Facts
- A Russian SU-30 jet violated Estonia's airspace on Wednesday for about one minute.
- The incident took place near Vaindloo Island in the Gulf of Finland, off Estonia's northern coast.
- Estonia's foreign minister confirmed the violation and stated it posed no direct threat.
- The Italian Air Force sent a military plane to monitor the Russian jet.
- Estonia summoned the acting head of Russia's diplomatic mission to discuss the incident.
- This is the first airspace violation by Russia in Estonia this year.
- Estonia's Prime Minister and other officials praised NATO's quick response.
- NATO's Eastern Sentry mission aims to secure its eastern flank against such violations.
