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Estonia Protests After Three Russian MiG-31s Violate Its Airspace as NATO and EU Confirm

Tallinn urges tougher political and economic pressure following the confirmed incursion.

Overview

  • Estonia's foreign ministry said three Russian MiG-31 fighters entered its airspace near Vaindloo island for about 12 minutes.
  • NATO and the EU confirmed the breach to Reuters, and Politico sources reported Italian F-35s were scrambled.
  • Estonia summoned Russia's temporary chargé d'affaires in Tallinn and delivered a formal note of protest.
  • Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called the incursion "unprecedentedly brazen" and urged stronger political and economic pressure.
  • State broadcaster ERR reported the jets flew without filed flight plans and with transponders switched off.