Russia Reacts After NATO Says Its Fighter Jets Violated Airspace
Summary
Russia has denied claims by Lithuania that its military jets entered Lithuanian airspace. Lithuania reported that a Russian fighter jet and refueling plane briefly crossed into its airspace from Kaliningrad, prompting NATO to respond by sending jets. Russia stated that its planes did not cross into Lithuanian territory.Key Facts
- Lithuania accused Russia of violating its airspace.
- The incident involved a Russian Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet and an Ilyushin Il-78 refueling tanker.
- The planes reportedly entered 700 meters into Lithuanian airspace for 18 seconds.
- NATO scrambled Spanish Typhoon jets in response.
- Lithuania's president called it a breach of international law.
- Russia claimed the jets were on a training flight and did not cross into another country's airspace.
- Similar airspace issues occurred recently between Russia and Estonia.
- The event adds to NATO's concerns about Russian aircraft activities near its eastern members.
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