“NATO immediately reacted and intercepted Russian planes. This is another example of Russia's reckless behavior and NATO's ability to react,” she said.
Earlier Today, Russian Jets Violated Estonian Airspace. NATO Responded Immediatly and Intercepted the Russian Aircraft. This is another list of random Russians Behavior and NATO ability to answer.
– NATO Spokesperson (@natopress) September 19, 2025
The situation was also commented by the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Lyain. She emphasized that Europe supports Estonia, and urged the EU leaders to quickly approve the 19th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.
“We will resolutely respond to every provocation, while investing in strengthening the eastern flank. Our pressure will grow with an increase in threats,” the politician wrote.
European species with Estonia in the direction of Russia recently the destruction of our airport.
We will respond to all resolutions with the value at Investing In Stronger Eastern Flank.
Like Threats Escalate, So too Will Oour Pressure.
I speak to EU Leaders to Swiftly Approvy OUR …
– Ursula von der leyen (@vonderleyen) September 19, 2025
In turn, the main diplomat of the EU Kallas emphasized that the violation of the airspace of Estonia by the Russian military aircraft is an “extremely dangerous provocation” of the illegitimate President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. She recalled that this is the third such violation of the EU airspace in recent days.
“Putin is experiencing the decisiveness of the West. We should not be weak,” Callas called.
The diplomat said that she was in touch with the Estonian government, and promised from the EU to the support of the Member States “in strengthening their defense through European resources.”
I am in Close Contact with The Estonian Government.
We will support our members of the country in the fight against our definitions with European resources.
Putin is testing on West's Resolve.
We cannot show Weakness. (2/2)
– Kaja kallas (@kajakallas) September 19, 2025
Context
NATO fighters regularly intercept Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea. Also, Russian aviation regularly violates the airspace of many countries, for example, Romania, Moldova, Japan, Finland.
According to NATO, during 2023 the NATO Air Force throughout Europe rose more than 300 times into the air to intercept Russian military aircraft, which “unpredictably” approached the airspace of the Alliance. At the same time, Russian aircraft systematically did not transmit the code of the transponder, which should indicate their position and height, did not communicate the flight plan and did not get in touch with the air traffic controllers. Most interceptions occurred above the Baltic Sea.
On September 19, three Russian fighters MiG-31 without permission invaded the Estonian airspace and were there 12 minutes. According to data Politicofighters approached the Estonian capital of Tallinn. For interception of NATO fighters, the Italian F-35 lifted into the air.
Western analysts believe that the Russian Federation will continue to probe the NATO defense.
