#airspace-violation

#airspace-violation

Incursion follows series of drone incidents and airspace violations that have prompted fears that Russia is testing NATO. Two Russian military aircraft have briefly entered Lithuania's airspace in what appeared to be a new provocation from Moscow as European Union leaders discussed how to strengthen their defences amid deepening concerns the war in Ukraine could spill over into their nations.

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An SU-30 fighter and a refuelling tanker entered the airspace of the NATO member country for 18 seconds, Lithuania's military said.

Three Russian fighter jets have yet again violated NATO's airspace without permission and had their transponders switched off. Three MIG-31 fighter jets violated Estonia's airspace as they flew over the Vaindloo Island for around 12 minutes. Estonian officials said Russia's incursion was "unprecedentedly brutal" and NATO confirmed the airspace violation. NATO said on Friday, "Earlier today, Russian jets violated Estonian airspace. Nato responded immediately and intercepted the Russian aircraft. This is yet another example of reckless Russian behaviour and Nato's ability to respond.