Three Russian fighters MiG-31 without permission entered the air space of Estonia over the Gulf of Finland and stayed there for 12 minutes. The incident that occurred today, September 19, was reported to the Estonian Foreign Ministry.
“Russia has already violated the airspace of Estonia four times this year, which in itself is unacceptable. But today's invasion, in which three fighters invaded our airspace, is unprecedentedly impudent, ”said Margus Tsakkna Foreign Minister Margus.
In connection with the violation of the airspace of the Estonian Foreign Ministry, he caused a temporary attorney of Russia to protest him and convey a note on violation of the country's airspace.
In addition, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said that the country is involved in Article 4 of the NATO Charter and request consultations with allies in connection with a security threat.
Updated at 22:07 (Moscow time)
Russian fighters at low altitude flew over the Petrobaltic drill platform in the Baltic Sea, the Poland border service said .“The platform security area was broken. This was notified by the Armed Forces of Poland and other services, ”the country's border service said.
The naval division of the Border Guard of Poland specified that two Russian fighters made the “shaving flight”.
In the Russian diplomatic mission, the charges have not yet been commented.
At night, from September 9 to 10, about 20 Russian drones invaded the airspace of Poland. After that, 43 countries, including the United States, made a joint statement condemning Russia.
Updated 21:01 Moscow time: Added commentary to the Prime Minister of Estonia.