"When asked about Estonia's allegation on Monday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused the Baltic nation of making up false claims. list of 3 itemsend of list We never heard in the Estonian statement that they have objective monitoring data [to back up their claim], Peskov told reporters. That is why we consider such words to be empty, unfounded and a continuation of a completely reckless pattern of escalating tensions and provoking a confrontational atmosphere, he added."
"The Russian Ministry of Defence also denied the accusation and said its pilots continuously operated in line with international law, Peskov said. On Friday, NATO member Estonia reported that three Russian MiG-31 jets had entered its airspace for 12 minutes before they were forced to withdraw. The incursion came over a week later, after 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace, which NATO jets shot down. The two incidents have sent shivers across Europe, especially in those nations geographically closest to Russia and Ukraine."
Three Russian MiG-31 fighters entered Estonia's airspace for 12 minutes before withdrawing, according to Estonia. Russia forcefully denied any violation, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov calling the allegation false and saying Estonia provided no objective monitoring data. The Russian Ministry of Defence said its pilots operated in line with international law. The incursion followed an event in which 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace and were shot down by NATO jets. The incidents have heightened concerns about the war in Ukraine spilling into neighbouring countries. The United Nations Security Council and NATO representatives will meet to discuss the Estonian incident and possible Article 4 consultations.
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