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In a recent development, Estonia, a Baltic EU and NATO member, has announced that it has initiated consultations under Article 4 of the NATO treaty following a violation of its airspace by Russian MiG-31 fighter jets. The incident, which lasted for 12 minutes near the Baltic Sea island of Vaindloo, has been taken seriously by the entire NATO alliance.
Prime Minister Kristen Michal of Estonia emphasised the importance of consulting with allies to ensure everyone is on the same information footing and to agree on the next joint steps. The government made this decision in Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia.
NATO reacted immediately to the incident, intercepting the Russian aircraft and ensuring that they withdrew from Estonian airspace. The F-35 fighter jets of the Italian Air Force were involved in the interception. It is worth noting that NATO states take turns securing the Baltic airspace, as the countries bordering Russia (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) do not have their own fighter jets.
Estonia reported a previous airspace violation by Russia, and this latest incident is seen as a perceived threat to a NATO country. The consultations under Article 4 of the NATO treaty provide for discussions with allies when a NATO country feels threatened from the outside.
The Russian aircraft's intrusion into Estonian airspace without permission has prompted a strong response from NATO. The alliance, in its statement, reiterated its commitment to collective defence and the protection of its member countries' territorial integrity.
The situation was brought under control, and the NATO states that took over the air policing duties from the Italian F-35 fighter jets over the Baltic airspace on the specified day are not explicitly mentioned in the search results. However, it is known that Italy currently leads the Baltic air policing rotation, and other NATO members like Germany have extended air policing over Poland and the Baltic region as part of this collective operation.
As the situation unfolds, NATO and its member countries remain vigilant, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region. The alliance continues to work closely with its partners to address any potential threats and ensure the safety and security of its member countries.
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