Hungarian fighter jets intercepted five Russian planes near NATO airspace in the Baltics
Kyiv • UNN
Two Hungarian Gripen fighter jets intercepted five Russian military aircraft on September 25. This happened near Lithuanian airspace, demonstrating Hungary's commitment to protecting the Baltic states.
NATO's Air Command reported on Thursday, September 25, that two Hungarian Gripen fighters intercepted five Russian military aircraft. The interceptors took off from the Lithuanian airbase Šiauliai, UNN writes with reference to the Alliance's Air Force page on X.
Two Hungarian Gripen fighters of NATO forces in the Baltic region took to the air on September 25 from Šiauliai, responding to Su-30, Su-35, and three MiG-31s that flew near Lithuanian airspace, the report says.
NATO noted that Hungary demonstrates its commitment to the Alliance's defense of the Baltic states and the eastern flank.
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