Germany scrambles jets after Russia military aircraft flies over Baltic Sea
Summary
Germany sent two fighter jets to follow a Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea after it entered neutral airspace without a plan or radio contact. The jets confirmed the aircraft as a Russian IL-20M and then handed over the task to Swedish NATO partners. This event occurs amid heightened tensions due to multiple recent airspace violations involving Russian military aircraft.Key Facts
- Germany sent two Eurofighter jets to track a Russian plane over the Baltic Sea.
- The Russian aircraft was an IL-20M reconnaissance plane.
- The German jets identified the plane and then Swedish NATO partners took over.
- This incident happened without a flight plan or radio communication from the Russian aircraft.
- NATO plans to hold a meeting to discuss a separate incident involving Russian jets over Estonia.
- Estonia claimed its airspace was violated by Russian MiG-31 fighters.
- Estonia's Prime Minister requested NATO consultations due to the airspace violation.
- Russia's Ministry of Defence has denied these allegations.
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