NATO hits Russia’s ‘reckless behavior’, intercepting jets that violates the Estonic airspace

The NATO intercepted Russian Jets that violated the Estonian airspace, while officials condemned the reckless behavior of Moscow, with an emphasis on the body’s unity and dedication to support Ukraine in the midst of increasing tension. “Earlier today, Russian Jets violated the Estonian airspace,” Alliance spokesman Alliance spokesman placed on X. “NATO answered immediately and intercepted the Russian aircraft,” she wrote, adding, “This is another example of reckless Russian behavior and the ability of the NATO to respond.” Britain criticizes British Defense Minister John Healey, said the recent offense by Russian military Jets of NATO member Estonia’s airspace on Friday was the latest dangerous activity by Russia over the past few days. “Russia’s latest reckless and dangerous activity is the third violation of NATO airspace in recent days,” Healey said on X. “But Putin’s aggression only serves to strengthen the unit of NATO and we decide to stand with Ukraine.” Russian Jets entered the capital of Estonian airspace Estonia, Tallinn, confirmed that three Russian MIG-31 fighter aircraft entered its airs over the Gulf of Finland, which was 12 minutes left, AFP reports. According to NATO official, they were met by the Italian F-35 aircraft deployed as part of an alliance mission in the Baltic region. “Europe stands with Estonia amid Russia’s latest violation of our airspace,” the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen wrote on X. “While threats will also drop our pressure,” according to the EU chief, who submitted a 19th package of sanctions against Moscow over the Ukraine War on Friday for approval by the block of the block. EU diplomat Kaja Kallas, former Estonia’s Prime Minister, described the third violation of the EU airspace within less than two weeks as an ‘extremely dangerous provocation’ by Moscow. After incidents in Poland and Romania, the latest offense “further increased the tensions in the region”, she said, adding that the European Union “will continue to support our member states to strengthen their defense.” Kallas said, “Putin tests the West’s determination” and adds: “We should not show weakness.” (With input from agencies.)

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