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Dutch F-35 fighter jets intercepted three Russian planes over the Baltic Sea
Two Dutch F-35 fighter jets intercepted three Russian planes over the Baltic Sea. Among those intercepted were an An-72 transport aircraft, a su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft and an IL-20.
Germany scrambles fighter jets over Russian spy plane over Baltic Sea
Germany scrambled fighter jets over a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance plane that flew into international waters of the Baltic Sea. The plane was flying without radio communication or a flight plan between Rügen, Germany, and Bornholm, Denmark.
NATO jets intercept Russian plane over the Baltic Sea
A Russian Il-20M reconnaissance plane flew into international airspace over the Baltic without contacting controllers. German and Swedish fighter jets took off to escort it.
Ukraine has "mined" more than 30 Russian military aircraft in six months
In the first half of 2024, Ukraine shot down more than 30 Russian military aircraft, including 9 Su-25, 1 Su-57, 2 MiG-31, about 13 Su-34, 1 Su-35, 1 Su-35S, 2 A-50, 1 Il-22M11, and 1 Tu-22M3.
Finland fears environmental disaster due to Russian "ghost tankers"
Finland warns of an increased risk of environmental disaster due to the fleet of Russian "ghost tankers" transporting oil through the Baltic Sea in violation of sanctions: about 100,000 tons of crude oil passes through the Gulf of Finland every week.
Sweden scrambles fighter jets over Russian military plane
Swedish and German fighter jets intercept a Russian reconnaissance plane off the Swedish coast after it entered the flight information zone southeast of Blekinge.
German fighter jets take to the air over the Baltic Sea because of a Russian plane
German fighter jets intercepted a Russian spy plane flying without a transponder over the Baltic Sea on April 6.
Germany scrambles fighter jets over Russian Il-20M
German and French fighter jets were scrambled and escorted a Russian military aircraft near their borders without incident as part of NATO air patrol missions.
Germany scrambles a fighter jet to intercept a Russian military plane
Germany scrambles fighter jet to intercept Russian reconnaissance aircraft spotted over the Baltic Sea off its coast.