NATO alerts Eurofighter Typhoon fighters to intercept three Russian aircraft over the Gulf of Finland
NATO fighters again intercepted Russian planes. This time a scout escorted by two fighters was flying towards Kaliningrad.
Here's What We Know
The Alliance Command has alerted aircraft from the German Air Force and the British Royal Air Force. Eurofighter Typhoons flew to the Gulf of Finland to intercept three unidentified aircraft.
Royal Air Force and Luftwaffe pilots identified the Russian aircraft as Il-20 and Su-27 (two units). The planes of the Russian Aerospace Forces were heading towards Kaliningrad.
On Friday, RAF and @Team_Luftwaffe Typhoons intercepted 3 Russian aircraft near @NATO airspace. A Russian IL-20 intelligence aircraft & two SU-27 fighter jets were escorted out of Estonia's flight info region.
- Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) April 17, 2023
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Royal Air Force officials said the mission came as no surprise as Russian aircraft often fly over the Baltic Sea. The intercepts proved that Britain and Germany can act quickly, decisively and effectively to ensure NATO's security.
The Eurofighter Typhoons took off from Amari airbase in Estonia. They escorted the Russian planes as they flew near Estonia. The Swedish Air Force's Gripen fighters then took over surveillance.
The incident took place on 14 April 2023. Friday's interception was the fifth time German and British fighters have made contact with Russian aircraft near NATO airspace in just six weeks.
Source: @RoyalAirForce
