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NATO fighter jets intercept Russian fighter jets during Baltic Sea escort
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Rafael Ramos
2/4/2022
Two Russian Su-35 fighter jets and two MiG-31 were intercepted by F-15 fighter jets while flying over the Baltic Sea yesterday, 3. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) confirmed the information this Friday, 4/2.
The interception occurred because Russian aircraft did not present a flight plan and did not make contact with air traffic. According to NATO, Russian fighters were escorting a Tupolev Tu-154.
NATO says Russian aircraft do not enter Allied airspace at any time, and that Russian pilots acted in a safe and professional manner.
Russia, which is against Ukraine joining NATO. Russian aircraft have been spotted in the region. The day before (2/2), Luftforsvaret (Norwegian Air Force) and Royal Air Force (British Air Force) aircraft intercepted Russian aircraft flying over the Barents and North Seas on Wednesday (2).
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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