Italian F-35s scrambled due to Russian fighters over the Baltic Sea
Kyiv • UNN
Italian F-35 fighter jets, based in Estonia, were scrambled in response to provocative flights by Russian Su-24 and Su-27 aircraft. This is the first time F-35s have been scrambled as part of a NATO air policing mission.
Due to provocative flights by Russian Su-24 and Su-27 aircraft, Italian F-35 fighters based in Estonia were scrambled on Wednesday.
UNN reports with reference to NATO Air Command.
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For the first time, two Italian F-35 jets took off in Estonia in response to Russian aircraft as part of NATO's air policing mission. The Italian Air Task Force, a unit of the 32nd Wing at Ämari Air Base, is on 24/7 quick reaction alert, demonstrating the Alliance's commitment to protecting NATO airspace.
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