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flag Russian jets breached Estonian airspace, triggering NATO emergency talks amid rising Baltic tensions.

flag On September 19, 2025, Russian MiG-31 fighters violated Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island for 12 minutes, prompting NATO to activate Article 4 for emergency consultations. flag This marked one of the most significant incursions in recent years, part of a broader pattern of increased Russian aerial and maritime activity in the Baltic Sea. flag Russia also conducted missile drills in the Gulf of Finland using Bastion systems, simulating attacks on naval and land targets. flag The region remains a flashpoint due to concerns over a "shadow fleet" evading sanctions, unexplained drone sightings, and undersea cable sabotage. flag NATO has responded by strengthening its eastern flank presence, though Russia warns that downing its aircraft would be considered an act of war.

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