Estonia Protests Russian Airspace Violation

A Russian fighter jet violated Estonian airspace on March 18 near Vaindloo Island, prompting Estonia to summon the Russian charge d'affaires. The incident involved an SU-30 jet entering for one minute, responded to by Italy's Air Force, with no threat posed to Estonia's security.

Estonia has reacted strongly after a Russian fighter jet intruded into its airspace, inciting diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The incursion took place over Vaindloo Island in the Gulf of Finland.

On March 18, the Estonian Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, confirmed that the SU-30 aircraft entered Estonian airspace for approximately one minute. This prompted the summoning of the Russian charge d'affaires.

In response, a unit of the Italian Air Force was deployed, though Estonia's security was reportedly not threatened, according to Estonian authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)