NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea
Summary
NATO intercepted Russian strategic bombers and fighter jets over the Baltic Sea with French Rafale fighters and allied jets from several countries conducting air policing missions.
Key Points
- NATO intercepted Russian strategic bombers and fighter jets flying over the Baltic Sea on April 22.
- French Rafale jets from Lithuania joined allied fighter jets from Sweden, Finland, Poland, Denmark, and Romania to inspect the Russian flight.
- The Russian flight included two Tu-22M3 supersonic bombers escorted by about 10 fighters (Su-30s and Su-35s).
- NATO regularly scrambles jets to intercept Russian aircraft that approach or fly near NATO airspace, especially around the Baltic region.
