Airstrikes by Russian military aircraft on an oil platform in Polish waters during Ukraine's ongoing conflict.
In an unexpected turn of events, two Russian MiG-31 fighter jets flew over a Polish oil platform in the Baltic Sea at a low altitude, causing a violation of the safety zone above the platform. The platform, owned by the Polish concern Orlen Petrobaltic, is located approximately 70 km north of Jastarnia in the Polish economic zone of the Baltic Sea.
This incident, which lasted for a total of 12 minutes, prompted an immediate response from NATO. Italian air force fighter jets intercepted the Russian aircraft, ensuring they did not pose a threat to the platform or any nearby vessels.
Interestingly, this was not the first such incident in recent days. Three MiG-31 fighter jets had earlier entered Estonia's airspace near the Baltic Sea island of Vaindloo without permission, remaining in the area for a total of 12 minutes. Estonia had previously reported a violation of its airspace by Russia.
Despite these accusations of illegal incursions, Russia denies violating NATO airspace. The pilots of the Russian aircraft involved in these incidents have been identified, and the planes were confirmed to be Russian military jets.
However, it is worth noting that no violation of state borders occurred during these incidents. No immediate response from NATO was reported in relation to the incident at the Polish oil platform.
The Polish armed forces and other services were alerted during the incident, but there were no reports of any disruptions to the operations at the oil platform. The Polish concern Orlen Petrobaltic, which owns the platform, has not issued any official statements regarding the incident.
This incident serves as a reminder of the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region and the continued importance of maintaining open lines of communication and adherence to international norms and agreements.
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