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Estonia has requested consultations under Article 4 of the NATO treaty after Russia violated its airspace near the Baltic Sea island of Vaindloo. The incident, which involved three MiG-31 fighter jets from Russia entering Estonian airspace without permission, lasted for 12 minutes before being brought under control.
Prime Minister Kristen Michal of Estonia made the request, stating that it is necessary to consult with allies to ensure everyone is on the same information footing and to determine the next joint steps. The government of Estonia, a Baltic EU and NATO country, made the request following the incident.
NATO immediately reacted, with F-35 fighter jets of the Italian Air Force involved in the interception. The situation was quickly brought under control, and the Russian aircraft had to withdraw. A NATO spokesperson confirmed the incident on Twitter.
It is worth noting that Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania do not have their own fighter jets and rely on NATO allies to secure the Baltic airspace on a rotating basis. The NATO countries involved in the air policing mission over the Baltic airspace segments typically include rotating contributions from various member states. The precise list and duration are determined by NATO decisions, with countries deploying fighter jets on a rotational basis for a few months at a time to secure the Baltic airspace segments.
Prime Minister Michal reiterated that such a violation is completely unacceptable and that the NATO response to any provocation must be united and decisive. She also emphasised that it is crucial for the entire alliance to take this incident seriously.
This is not the first time Russia has been accused of violating Estonia's airspace. In 2007, a similar incident occurred, leading to tensions between the two countries. However, NATO's swift response and unity in this recent incident demonstrate the alliance's commitment to the security and sovereignty of its member states.
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