Russian aircraft breach Estonian airspace, prompting NATO to denounce the action as reckless behavior.
In an unprecedented move, Russian military jets violated Estonian airspace on Friday, marking the fourth such incident this year and the most serious cross-border incident into a NATO member country since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.
The violation, described as 'unprecedentedly brazen' by Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, involved three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets that entered Estonian airspace without permission and stayed for about 12 minutes. The jets circled before being repelled, with the NATO-allied Italian F-35s taking the lead in the interception.
NATO swiftly responded to the incident, demonstrating their ability to protect member countries. The Spokesperson for NATO stated that this is yet another example of Russia's reckless behavior towards NATO countries.
Similar incursions and drone crashes on NATO member countries' territories have been reported by other alliance countries, making this incident another example of Russia's disregard for international boundaries.
Estonia, in response to the incident, summoned a Russian diplomat to protest. The Russian diplomat responded by giving a protest note to Estonia.
This incident occurred just over a week after more than 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace, and it serves as a reminder of the ongoing tension between Russia and the NATO alliance.
No specific information about NATO's response to this incident was provided in the article. However, it is clear that NATO's ability to respond and protect its members is a crucial aspect of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The incident took place on Friday, and it is a stark reminder of the importance of NATO's presence and unity in the face of such provocations from Russia. The alliance will continue to work together to ensure the safety and security of its member countries.
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