A fewer days after Invasion of drones in Poland There has been another Russian provocation in our part of Europe. 3 Russian MiG-31 fighters were illegally staying in Estonia for 12 minutes. The planes were intercepted by NATO machines and then flew to the home airfield.
Russian MiG-31 (illustration picture)
Today's incidental in Estonia has been reported by the Ministry of abroad Affairs. "The MFA called on Russian chargé d'affaires in connection with another breach of Estonian airspace erstwhile 3 Russian MiG-31 fighters flew over the Gulf of Finland and stayed in our airspace for 12 minutes," wrote on the X Margus Tsahkna platform, head of the diplomatic ministry. "This is an unprecedented and brazen violation — a clear evidence of Russia's increasing aggression. specified measures must not be tolerated and must face a strong political and economical response," Estonian politicians pointed out.
Allison Hart, NATO spokesperson, in turn, reported that NATO reacted immediately and intercepted Russian aircraft. "This is another example of Russia's irresponsible behaviour and evidence of NATO's ability to respond effectively," she added on X.
"Today's breach of Estonian airspace by Russian military aircraft is an highly dangerous provocation. This is the 3rd specified breach of EU airspace in fresh days, which further exacerbates tensions in the region", said Estonka Kaja Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission and Head of EU diplomacy.
