The day before, British Typhoon fighter jets took to the skies over Estonia to escort Russian Il-20s and two Su-27s that had approached NATO airspace.
This was reported by the Royal Air Force press service on Twitter, according to Ukrinform.
“RAF Typhoons from 140 EAW in Estonia were scrambled this afternoon to intercept a Russian Air Force IL-20 COOT A and 2x Su-27 FLANKER B flying close to NATO airspace,” the statement reads.
It is noted that the Russian aircraft did not contact the relevant flight information center.
RAF Typhoons from 140 EAW in Estonia were scrambled this afternoon to intercept a Russian Air Force IL-20 COOT A and 2x Su-27 FLANKER B flying close to @NATO airspace.
The Russian aircraft failed to comply with international norms by not liaising with relevant FIRs.#WeAreNATO pic.twitter.com/lukgJaRp3P
— Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) June 14, 2023
As reported, NATO is conducting naval exercises in the Baltic Sea. Russian aviation is trying to keep an eye on the Alliance’s ships.
Source: British fighter jets intercept Russian planes near NATO airspace
