The incident took place in the middle of the largest air exercise in the history of NATO – “Russian aircraft failed to comply with international communication rules”, says the British Royal Air Force
Fresh tension between Western allies and Russia erupted on Wednesday when British RAF (Royal Air Force) Typhoon fighters intercepted Russian warplanes that approached Estonia’s FIR. The incident occurred in the middle of the largest air exercise in NATO history.
The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when British fighters scrambled to intercept a Russian Air Force IL-20 COOT A and two SU-27 Flankers, according to the RAF. “Russian aircraft failed to comply with international communications rules,” the RAF said.
RAF Typhoons from 140 EAW in Estonia were scrambled this afternoon to intercept a Russian Air Force IL-20 COOT A and 2x Su-27 FLANKER B flying close to @NATO airspace.
The Russian aircraft failed to comply with international norms by not liaising with relevant FIRs.#WeAreNATO pic.twitter.com/lukgJaRp3P
— Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) June 14, 2023
The RAF Tycoons that intercepted the Russian jets were from the 140 Expeditionary Air Wing, which is deployed to the Baltic country and carries out the mission Baltic Air Policing of NATO.
“RAF Typhoons from 140 EAW in Estonia immediately took off this afternoon to intercept a Russian Air Force IL-20 COOT A and 2x Su-27 FLANKER B flying close to NATO airspace,” the post said. RAF.
Source :Skai
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