Estonia has raised alarms over a Russian fighter jet's recent disruption of its Navy's operations concerning an unflagged tanker, raising security concerns for NATO. The vessel, identified as part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' which transports oil to evade sanctions, refused to comply with Estonian Navy's orders. This incident points to the continued risk posed by Russia in the region, especially following its invasion of Ukraine. Military and operational tensions have escalated with repeated violations, prompting NATO to enhance monitoring in the area.
Estonia's Foreign Minister emphasized that the incident illustrates Russia's serious threat to NATO, not just through its actions in Ukraine but also against the alliance itself.
The Estonian Navy highlighted that the disruptor was a Russian fighter jet, indicating the increasing military tension in the Baltic Sea region, further exacerbated by Russia's shadow fleet operations.
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