Poland Says It Intercepts Russian Aircraft over Baltic Sea
Polish forces said the Il-20 flew without a flight plan or transponders, and officials called it a provocation and potential threat.
- On Wednesday, The Polish Armed Forces intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic Sea, describing the event as a provocation and potential security threat.
- The Russian aircraft operated without a filed flight plan and had its transponders turned off, though notably, there was no penetration of Polish airspace during the incident.
- Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz called the flight an "aggressive action" by the Russian Federation and a test of Poland's air defense systems, confirming pilots are trained to respond swiftly.
- The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces wrote that "Ground-based air defence and radar reconnaissance systems that were activated have returned to standard operational activities."
- Earlier on Wednesday, The Polish intensified military aviation operations in Polish airspace as a preventative measure following Russian strikes on Ukraine, though normal operations have since resumed.
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Poland intercepted a Russian Ilyushin Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over the international waters of the Baltic Sea, Defense Minister Vladislav Kosiniak-Kamish announced today.
The Polish military announced on Thursday that it had intercepted a Russian spy plane over international waters in the Baltic Sea, saying the Russian plane posed a danger because its transponders were turned off.
What is known about the incident? On Wednesday, 13 May, Poland took aircraft to the sky because a Russian IL-20 aircraft was discovered over international waters in the Baltic Sea. This was announced by the Polish head of the Ministry of Defence, Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamish, reporting to RBK-Ukraine with reference to his post on social media network H. Read also: Sweden intercepted Russian fighter aircraft over the Baltic Sea "Our planes intercept…
Kosinyak-Kamysh complained that the IL-20 aircraft was testing Polish air defense systems
Polish fighters intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister - Head — Minister of Defense of Poland Vladislav Kosinyak—Kamysh, radio station RMF24 reports.
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