Russian MiG-31s Violate Estonian Airspace

On September 19, 2025, three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonia’s airspace for 12 minutes in what Tallinn called an “unprecedentedly brazen” act. NATO scrambled Italian F-35s under the Baltic Air Policing Mission to intercept and escort the jets out.
Estonia has triggered Article 4 consultations, demanding urgent talks with NATO allies. The EU and NATO condemned the move as reckless provocation, while Russia denies any violation—insisting its jets stayed over neutral Baltic waters.
This incident follows recent Russian drone incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace, escalating tensions along NATO’s eastern flank. With MiG-31s capable of carrying long-range missiles and even hypersonic weapons, the stakes could not be higher.
👉 What does this mean for NATO’s future response? Could the next violation trigger military escalation?
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