Estonia says Russian fighter jets entered airspace in ‘brazen intrusion’
Summary
Estonia reported that three Russian fighter jets entered its airspace over the Gulf of Finland for 12 minutes. Estonia summoned Russia's representative to discuss the violation, which NATO also addressed by sending aircraft to intercept the jets. This incident adds to ongoing tensions between Russia and its European neighbors near Ukraine.Key Facts
- Estonia said three Russian MiG-31 jets entered its airspace for 12 minutes.
- The jets flew over the Gulf of Finland, which is in Estonia's northern region.
- Estonia's Foreign Minister called the act a "brazen intrusion."
- NATO aircraft, part of a mission to monitor Baltic airspace, responded to the jets.
- It was the fourth Russian airspace violation in Estonia this year.
- The Russian jets did not have flight plans, and they were not communicating with Estonian air traffic control.
- Russia's recent actions have increased regional tension, with other incidents involving drones in Poland and Romania.
- The EU plans to discuss the situation at a meeting on October 1.
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