All articles tagged with #airspace intrusion
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea and detected unidentified aerial objects from Belarus, likely weather or smuggling balloons, prompting temporary airspace closures but no threat to national security. The incident highlights ongoing air policing efforts along NATO's eastern flank.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that shooting down Russian jets intruding into NATO airspace is 'on the table,' amid increased Russian incursions and hybrid warfare tactics in Europe, highlighting the continent's high alert and the importance of defending its territory.
German and Swedish fighter jets intercepted a Russian IL-20M reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea, amid a series of recent Russian airspace violations involving NATO countries, escalating tensions and prompting NATO consultations and protests.
NATO responded to a serious security breach when Russian drones entered Polish airspace, prompting high alert and military interception, with over two dozen drones eventually shot down or crashing, marking one of the most significant incidents in decades.