Russian Jets Ignored Signals When Flying Into NATO Airspace
Summary
Russian MiG-31 jets flew into Estonian airspace for about 12 minutes, ignoring signals from NATO aircraft. Estonia claims this is the fourth such violation by Russia this year, while Russia denies entering Estonian airspace. Estonian officials tracked the Russian jets and raised concerns over increased tensions in the region.Key Facts
- Russian MiG-31 jets entered Estonian airspace between 9:58 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. on Friday.
- The incursion occurred near the island of Vaindloo in the Gulf of Finland.
- Estonian officials confirmed the event with radar data and visual identification.
- The Russian Defense Ministry claims the jets stayed over neutral Baltic Sea waters.
- This was the fourth time Russian aircraft violated Estonian airspace in 2023.
- Italian NATO jets from the Baltic Policing Mission attempted to signal the Russian planes.
- The Estonian military tracked the Russian jets alongside Finnish aircraft.
- NATO intercepted the Russian aircraft, marking the latest tension in the ongoing regional conflict.
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