Russian aircraft intercepted by NATO over Latvia again
NATO Air Command reported that French Rafale fighter jets over Latvia intercepted two Russian aircraft that did not comply with international aviation regulations.
A statement on platform X highlighted that the French units deployed in Lithuania took action to ensure the ongoing security of NATO airspace.
The Russian aircraft violated international air traffic regulations, posing a serious threat to regional security. This is the third such incident in February. Previously, on February 7, a Russian aircraft violated Finnish airspace, and four days later, a Su-24MR aircraft intruded over Poland's territorial waters.
NATO Command reminds us that in 2024, over 400 Russian aircraft were intercepted for violating international law. Such actions disrupt order in the airspace of the Alliance member states and require an immediate response from NATO.
