Estonia says 3 Russian jets entered its airspace, NATO calls it ‘reckless behaviour’
The incident comes more than a week after more than 20 Russian aircraft entering the Poland airspace.
NATO member Estonia said that the airspace was violated by three Russian military jets on Friday. Alliance spokesman Allison Hart, NATO immediately responded and seized Russian planes and added that this is another example of reckless Russian behavior and NATO’s ability to respond. The incident comes more than 20 Russian planes a week after entering the Poland airspace on the night of 9-10 September.
“Today, Russian jets violated Estonia airspace. NATO immediately responded and seized Russian planes. This is another example of reckless Russian behavior and NATO’s ability to respond.” He said. Reports show that Mig-31s fly near Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, and that it includes a circle for about 12 minutes before it was repulsed by the Italian F-35s.
Today, Russian jets violated Estonia airspace. NATO immediately responded and seized Russian planes. This is another example of reckless Russian behavior and NATO’s ability to respond.
– NATO spokesman (@natopress) 19 September 2025
4th violation this year
“Russia has violated the Estonian airspace four times this year, this is unacceptable, but today’s violation of today’s airspace was unprecedented.” He said. In the statement of the Ministry, Estonia called a Russian diplomat to protest after the incident and a protest note was given.
Since Russia violated Poland’s airspace, the war in Ukraine began in February 2022 with all the invasion of Russia, it was the most serious cross -border event to a NATO member country. Other alliance countries reported similar attacks and drone accidents on their territory.
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