Airspace Security Alert: Germany's Eurofighters Intercept Russian Aircraft Over Baltic Sea
Germany's air force deployed two Eurofighters to intercept a Russian IL-20M military aircraft that had entered neutral airspace over the Baltic Sea. The aircraft was identified as a Russian reconnaissance plane, and the escort duties were later handed over to Swedish NATO partners. NATO's North Atlantic Council is set to convene to address Russia's violation of Estonian airspace, where three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered without permission and stayed for 12 minutes before leaving. The incident highlights tensions in the region and the importance of monitoring airspace for security.