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NATO scrambles jets to intercept 'heavily armed' Russian aircraft near airspace
- NATO jets scrambled to intercept six Russian aircraft near the Baltic states, signaling heightened policing of the region.
- The interception occurred from Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania, where France leads NATO’s Baltic air policing efforts.
- Video shows a Rafale tracking a Su-30SM and an Il-20M electronic intelligence aircraft during the intercept.
- Experts believe the Russians may have armed vehicles with Kh-31P or Kh-31PM anti-radiation missiles.
- The event is part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission to safeguard Baltic airspace amid regional tensions.
- Russia issued warnings over Ukraine drone activity and threatened potential actions near NATO members.
- NATO members deny Ukraine airspace access while Russia raises tensions with potential strikes on Baltic states.
- The Russian security council chief signaled potential self-defense actions in the region.
- The Baltic Air Policing mission aims to maintain the integrity of Baltic airspace amid Western concerns.
- The incident highlights ongoing NATO-France coordination in air policing duties.
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