US EditionPolish Jets Intercept Russian Bomber over Baltic Sea After 'Dangerous' Maneuvers
- On May 22, Polish military aircraft identified and forced a Russian Su-24 bomber to leave international skies over the Baltic Sea near Kaliningrad Oblast.
- This interception followed repeated Russian provocations, including risky maneuvers by Russian aircraft and a sanctioned Russian ship near a Baltic submarine cable.
- Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said the Su-24's dangerous and intentional actions posed a clear threat to regional security.
- Polish Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that following orders from NATO’s joint operational command, Polish fighter jets were deployed and successfully forced the Russian bomber to retreat, emphasizing that while they remain steadfast in the face of provocations, their responses are measured and appropriate.
- The incident highlights intensified NATO monitoring and Poland’s commitment to defend Baltic infrastructure amid rising tensions after Sweden and Finland joined the alliance.
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Russian bomber caught performing 'dangerous maneuvers' near Nato territory
A Russian Su-24 is capable of carrying guided bombs and precision missiles (Picture: Getty Images) Nato was forced to deploy forces to intercept a Russian Su-34 bomber performing ‘dangerous maneuvers’ over the Baltic Sea. Poland’s defence minister Wladysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that a pair of fighter jets were scrambled after the joint operational command for Alliance forces in Europe issued the order late last night. He told reporters: ‘Th…
Two incidents occur in the Baltic Sea. Polish fighter jets catch a Russian bomber, which flies in international airspace, but maneuvers according to Warsaw "dangerous". Hundreds of kilometres further north, however, Russian military aircraft may enter Finnish airspace.
Polish jets intercept Russian bomber over Baltic Sea after 'dangerous' maneuvers
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Su-24 bomber in international airspace over the Baltic Sea on May 22, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said during a press conference on May 23, according to the Polish news outlet RMF24. The incident marks the latest in a series of Russian provocations near NATO territory. According to Kosiniak-Kamysz, the Russian aircraft posed a threat to regional airspace safety."These maneuvers perf…
According to the Polish Minister of Defense, the Russian Su-24 fighter jet acted intentionally to pose a threat.
The plane carried out dangerous manoeuvres.
A Russian SU-24 attack aircraft that was performing dangerous maneuvers on Thursday evening was intercepted by the Polish Air Force...
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