Overview

• The North Atlantic Council condemned the reported Sept. 19 violation and warned it will employ all necessary tools, reaffirming Article 5.
• Estonia triggered Article 4 consultations, and allied ambassadors convened in Brussels.
• NATO said fighters were scrambled to intercept and escort the MiG-31s out of Estonian airspace under the Eastern Sentry posture.
• Estonia’s defense minister signaled readiness to host allied forces, including UK F-35A jets, while urging proportionate responses.
• Russia rejected the accusation, as several allies publicly stated they are prepared to defend their airspace, including shooting down violators if necessary.