Polish MiG-29s intercepted a Russian Il-20 over the Baltic Sea. The Russian aircraft was flying without a flight plan and with its transponder turned off, posing a security threat.
Poland deployed its air force to protect its airspace. The country's Minister of Defense announced the interception of a Russian reconnaissance aircraft.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that the intrusion of Russian military aircraft into Estonian airspace brings the Baltic states closer to armed conflict. This is the fourth violation of Estonian airspace by Russia this year.
Two German Eurofighter jets were scrambled due to a Russian Il-20 military reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea. The aircraft did not respond to attempts to establish contact.
The Swedish Air Force identified a Russian Su-30 fighter jet in international airspace over the Baltic Sea. A JAS 39 Gripen aircraft escorted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft.
Two German Eurofighter jets scrambled to intercept a Russian Il-20 without a transponder over the Baltic Sea. This is the tenth such incident for the German Air Force this year.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 intercepted a Russian spy plane flying without a transponder over the Baltic Sea on April 6.
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 fighter jet to intercept Russian reconnaissance aircraft spotted over the Baltic Sea off its coast.
