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Russian MiG-31s Violate Estonian Airspace for 12 Minutes as NATO F-35s Intercept

The Russian jets entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island for nearly 12 minutes, marking the fourth violation this year and prompting NATO's swift interception by Italian F-35 fighters.

  • Three Russian MiG-31 jets violated Estonia's airspace for 12 minutes, according to Estonia's Foreign Ministry.
  • Italian F-35s intercepted the Russian jets, which were carrying ballistic missiles called Kinzhals, according to NATO sources.
  • Estonia is considering invoking NATO's Article 4 for consultations on security threats due to this unprecedented incursion, as indicated by Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur.
  • Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna condemned the incursion, stating it was a 'unprecedentedly brazen' violation of their airspace.
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