Tense Skies: Polish Jets Engage Russian Aircraft Over Baltic
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea. The Russian Il-20 was conducting its ninth mission of the year, flying without a filed flight plan and with its transponder off. No Polish airspace was violated during the interception.
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Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Friday, according to the Polish army's operational command.
The Russian Il-20 aircraft was reported to have been on its ninth reconnaissance mission of the year, navigating international airspace without a filed flight plan and with its transponder turned off.
The Polish military confirmed that the aircraft did not breach Polish airspace during this operation.
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