Overview

• Estonia said three Russian MiG-31s entered its airspace near Vaindloo over the Gulf of Finland for about twelve minutes without flight plans, transponders or contact with air traffic control.
• Italian F-35s assigned to NATO’s Baltic Air Policing scrambled to intercept the aircraft, with alliance spokesperson Allison Hart calling the episode reckless and highlighting NATO’s rapid response.
• Estonia summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires and delivered a formal protest note following what officials described as the fourth such violation this year.
• Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced Estonia will request consultations under NATO’s Article 4 to discuss the security implications with allies.
• Poland separately reported two Russian warplanes flying at low altitude through the safety zone around the Petrobaltic offshore platform, reinforcing concerns after recent drone intrusions over Poland.