2025-09-19 17:09
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2025-09-19 17:09
Three Russian MiG-31 fighters flew into the airspace of Estonia near the island of Vaindloo on the Gulf of Finnish on Friday morning and remained there for about 12 minutes; We called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Charge d'Affaires Russia, he was given a protest note – said the ministry of diplomacy in Tallinn.
“Russia has already violated the airspace of Estonia four times this year, which in itself is unacceptable. However, today's invasion, when three fighters flew into our airspace, is unprecedented insolence,” said the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna. He emphasized that more and more frequent attempts to test borders and the growing aggression of Russia must meet with rapid intensification of political and economic pressure towards the Kremlin.
According to Estonian services, Russian fighters did not have flight plans, and their transponders were turned off. They also did not establish two -way radio communication with Estonian air traffic control.
The island of Vaindloo on the Gulf, located about 100 km northeast of Tallinn, is the northernmost point of Estonia.
Kallas: Another violation in recent days
– Today's violation of the airspace of Estonia by Russian military aircraft is an extremely dangerous provocation. This is the third violation of the EU airspace of this type in a few days, it increases the tension even more – Kallas emphasized in a statement, referring to the invasion of drones to Poland and Romania from last week.
As she assured, the EU is fully solidary with Estonia. – We will continue to support our Member States in strengthening their defense using European resources – emphasized Kallas, former premiere of Estonia.
– Putin exposes the Western determination to the attempt. We must not show weakness – she noted.
According to Estonian services, Russian fighters did not have flight plans, and their transponders were turned off. They also did not establish two -way radio communication with Estonian air traffic control.
NATO reacted immediately
NATO reacted immediately and intercepted Russian aircraft, which on Friday morning violated the airspace of Estonia – said the spokeswoman of the Alliance Allison Hart. This is another example of Russia's reckless behavior and the possibility of reacting NATO – she emphasized.
– This morning Russian aircraft violated the Estonian airspace. NATO reacted immediately and (PAP) intercepted. This is another example of Russia's reckless behavior and the possibility of reacting NATO – Hart wrote on Platform X.
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