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France intercepted 11 Russian aircraft in the Baltics over a week
- French Rafale jets intercepted 11 Russian aircraft over the Baltic region this week as part of NATO air policing.
- Interceptions included transport planes like the Il-18 and An-12, plus fighter and reconnaissance aircraft.
- The missions were conducted from Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania as part of Baltic Air Policing.
- NATO has increased security along its eastern flank since Russia's 2014 Crimea annexation.
- The Baltic region has faced drone incursions and security concerns in recent weeks.
- A Russian drone carrying explosives reportedly crashed in Galați, Romania, recently, causing injuries.
- France’s armed forces confirmed the interceptions and attributed them to NATO operational needs.
- NATO stated the Baltic Air Policing mission aims to protect Baltic airspace amid heightened tensions.
- The Baltic states deny Russia's claims and reject disinformation about attacks from Baltic airspace.
- The report notes ongoing security concerns in the region following Russian actions in Crimea in 2014.
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