SaralnamaRussian warplanes violated Estonian airspace. Three MiG-31 jets entered Estonia's skies over the Gulf of Finland for 12 minutes without permission. Estonia called it 'brazen' and asked for urgent NATO talks. NATO intercepted the planes and called it 'reckless Russian behavior'. Italy, Finland, and Sweden sent jets to help. Russia denied the violation, saying its planes flew over neutral waters. Estonia's Prime Minister requested NATO Article 4 consultations for a united response. The incident follows recent airspace breaches by Russian drones in Poland and Romania. NATO has moved troops and jets eastward to strengthen its eastern flank. Estonia's Defense Minister called the 12-minute incursion 'unprecedented'. (Updated 20 Sep 2025, 04:35 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Russian warplanes violated Estonian airspace
- Three MiG-31 jets entered Estonia's skies over the Gulf of Finland for 12 minutes without permission
- Estonia called it 'brazen' and asked for urgent NATO talks