Lithuanian Defense Minister: Russian fighters in Estonian skies confirm necessity of NATO operation

Russian fighter jets in Estonian airspace are another compelling confirmation of the need for NATO's "Eastern Guardian" operation. This was stated on the social network X by Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Dovilė Šakalėnė, reports UNN.

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According to her, NATO's northeastern border is being tested "not just like that."

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She also recalled 2015, when Turkey shot down a Russian Su-24 bomber.

"Something to think about," Šakalėnė summarized.

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Earlier, three Russian MiG-31s violated the airspace over the Gulf of Finland. According to Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, Estonia is initiating consultations under Article 4 of NATO after this incident.

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