Poland stopped a Russian plane for the third time in a week

According to the Polish military, the Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft flew in the Baltic Sea area without a confirmed flight plan and with its transponder switched off. The military assessed this as a potential threat to air traffic safety in the region.

MiG-29 fighter jets of the Polish Air Force took off to intercept the plane.

Similar incidents have occurred before: on October 28 and October 30, Polish MiG-29s stopped a Russian Il-20 aircraft over the Baltic Sea, near the country's air border.

The Polish military, noting the growing activity of Russian aviation in the Baltic region, stated that they are "in full combat readiness in cooperation with NATO allies and are ready to respond to any Russian provocation."

Charos Zarqarayeva

Editor of «ZAMIN.UZ»