Three Russian Jets MiG-31 fighter reportedly entered Estonia’s airspace over the Baltic Sea on Friday, remaining for about 12 minutes before being intercepted by NATO forces. Alliance spokesperson Allison Hart confirmed the incident, saying NATO “responded immediately and intercepted the Russian aircraft,” describing the move as “another example of Moscow’s reckless behaviour.”

The Estonian Defence Forces stated that Italian F-35 fighter jets, deployed at Ämari Air Base, carried out the interception as part of NATO’s ongoing Baltic air policing mission.