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.
The Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said he could invoke NATO’s Article 4, he wrote on X on Friday, “This morning, 3 Russian Mig-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace. NATO fighters responded and the Russian planes were forced to flee.
“Such violation is totally unacceptable. The Government of Estonia has decided to request NATO Article 4 consultations.
The US President Donald Trump said, “I don’t love it I don’t like when that happens. It could be big trouble, but I’ll let you know later.”
He added, “I’m going to have to look at it. They’re going to be briefing me in a short while, so I’ll let you know about it tonight or tomorrow.”
Estonia’s Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna said, “Russia has violated Estonian airspace four times already this year, which in itself is unacceptable, but today’s violation, during which three fighter jets entered our airspace, is unprecedentedly brutal.
Russia’s increasing border testing and aggression must be met with rapid reinforcement of political and economic pressure.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper wrote on social media, “The UK stands with our Estonian allies, following yet another reckless incursion into NATO airspace by Russia.
“We must continue to increase pressure on Putin, including driving forward the important new economic sanctions announced by the UK and EU in recent days.”
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