US EditionRussian MiG-31s Breach Estonian Airspace in Audacious Violation
The jets breached Estonian airspace for 12 minutes near Vaindloo island and were intercepted, an incident called unprecedentedly brazen by officials.
- Roughly a week ago three Russian MiG-31 fighter aircraft entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island, operating with transponders off for 12 minutes before NATO Italian F-35 jets intercepted them.
- Estonian officials condemned the breach as a violation of sovereignty, while Moscow denied the violations; this was the fourth known violation in 2025, highlighting a troubling pattern.
- One Russian pilot reportedly waved at NATO jets, a gesture seen as provocative, while the MiG-31s flew at 7.5 kilometres, above Estonia's current air-defence systems.
- This was the fourth known violation in 2025, prompting strengthened allied readiness including Operation Eastern Sentry, which deployed fighter jets, missile systems and reconnaissance assets to secure Europe’s eastern frontier.
- Amid heightened escalation risks, Estonia faces increased danger from hybrid threats including drone flyovers and repeated incursions, while IRIS-T SLM deliveries are now scheduled for next year.
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A week ago, three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets invaded Estonian airspace, prompting Estonia to convene a UN Security Council meeting under Article 4. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna told "Ringvaate" that there was a lot of cooperation with member states in advance, as it was known that the Russian ambassador would come to the UN meeting to lie.
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Russian MiG-31s Breach Estonian Airspace in Audacious Violation
Key Points Roughly a week ago, three Russian MiG-31 fighter aircraft (NATO designation: Foxhound) entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo island Although this only lasted for 12 minutes and the aircraft were intercepted, many Estonian officials are calling this “unprecedentedly brazen” See for yourself if you can spot any of these in the skies over Estonia or any other Eastern European NATO-member nation Are you ahead, or behind on retiremen…
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