Infiltration of Russian Warplanes in the Protected Zone Surrounding a Drilling Site in the Baltic Sea
In a series of events that have raised concerns among NATO allies, Russian fighter jets have infiltrated the airspace of both Estonia and Poland this week.
The incident in Estonia occurred on Friday, with three Russian military jets reportedly entering the country's airspace for a duration of 12 minutes. The specific type of aircraft involved in the incident remains undisclosed, while the outcome of the incident was not provided in the available sources. The Estonian government, however, described the incursion as a "precedent-settingly brazen" act, and Prime Minister Kaja Kallas announced she would request consultations under Article 4 of the NATO treaty.
The Petrobaltic oil platform in the Baltic Sea was also the site of a similar incursion by Russian combat aircraft on Friday. The Polish border guard announced the incident in the evening, stating that the jets flew at low altitude near Poland's border. The Polish armed forces and other services were alerted due to the incursion.
The incidents come at a time of rising tensions on NATO's eastern flank. Last week, Poland, with the support of NATO allies' fighter jets, shot down suspected Russian drones in its airspace. No violation of Polish airspace was reported in this latest incident.
It is important to note that no details about the commander or leader of the Russian fighter jets involved in these incidents have been disclosed in the available sources.
These incidents serve as a reminder of the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region and the need for vigilance among NATO allies. The Estonian government, in particular, has expressed its concern and is taking steps to address the situation, with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas seeking consultations under Article 4 of the NATO treaty.
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