Summary
Poland has intercepted a Russian spy plane over the Baltic Sea for the second time in a week. Polish F-16 fighter jets were sent to respond to the surveillance plane, which flew without a flight plan and had its transponder off.
Key Facts
- Poland intercepted a Russian spy plane over the Baltic Sea.
- This is the second incident involving a Russian plane in a week.
- Polish F-16 fighter jets were deployed to respond.
- The Russian plane was identified as an Il-20 surveillance aircraft.
- The plane was flying in international airspace without a filed flight plan.
- The plane's transponder, a device that helps identify aircraft, was turned off.
