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In a recent development, Russian combat aircraft flew over the Petrobaltic drilling platform in the Baltic Sea at an alarmingly low altitude of 150 meters. The incident occurred near the Baltic Sea island of Vaindloo, and it appears that the security zone over the platform was violated during the incident.
The details of the interception maneuver remain unclear, but it is known that NATO immediately responded and intercepted the Russian aircraft. This incident marks another instance of Russian aircraft entering NATO member country airspace, raising concerns about the region's security.
Two Russian combat jets approached a Polish drilling platform in the Baltic Sea on Friday evening. Following the incident, Poland reported it to NATO, but it is unclear if Poland requested consultations under Article 4 of the NATO treaty following this incident.
The border guard reported the incident, and it was later confirmed that the Russian aircraft involved were three MiG-31 combat jets. This incident comes amidst a series of similar provocations, with more than 20 Russian drones entering Polish airspace last week, and NATO jets shooting down some of these drones.
The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, described the incident as a systematic Russian campaign against Europe. He urged for a systematic response to the Russian actions. Zelensky's sentiments were echoed by Manfred Weber, leader of the European People's Party, who stated that President Vladimir Putin is testing European defense capability. Weber called for a stronger European air defense in response.
The Netherlands supports Estonia and Poland by condemning Russia's violations of NATO airspace over Estonia and Poland. The Netherlands has also contributed F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine’s defense, reflecting its active role in regional security amid tensions with Russia.
The incident has once again highlighted the importance of strengthening Eastern flank security and responding with determination to such provocations. The European Union and NATO will undoubtedly be discussing ways to enhance their defense capabilities in the face of these challenges.
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