Overview

• Estonia says three MiG-31s entered its airspace near Vaindloo for about twelve minutes with no flight plans, transponders off and no contact with air traffic control.
• NATO confirmed a prompt interception under Baltic Air Policing, with Italian F-35s scrambled to respond.
• Estonia summoned the senior Russian diplomat and lodged a protest, while Russia’s Defense Ministry denied any violation and said the flight stayed over neutral waters.
• Estonia formally requested Article 4 talks, and a NATO spokeswoman said the North Atlantic Council will convene early next week to review the incident.
• Poland reported two Russian jets flying low near the Petrobaltic platform and put air-defense and radar forces on highest alert after recent drone incursions into its airspace.