Overview

• The German Air Force said two Eurofighter Typhoons took off from Rostock–Laage in northern Germany for the mission.
• The jets conducted a visual identification of a Russian Il-20M reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea in international airspace.
• There were no public reports of further escalation or engagement following the intercept.
• Russia’s Defense Ministry stated its flights strictly comply with international aviation rules over neutral waters and avoid dangerous proximity.
• The event was reported by DPA citing the Luftwaffe and relayed by RIA Novosti, consistent with routine NATO air-policing activity in the region.