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NATO Jets Intercept Russian Aircraft Amid Rising Tensions

9/26/2025

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On September 25, two Hungarian Gripen jets intercepted five Russian aircraft near Latvian airspace under North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Baltic Air Policing, including Su-30, Su-35, and three MiG-31s.
NATO emphasized defending the Baltic region amid tensions. Diplomats warned Russia of responses to airspace violations.
Russia denied incursions, blaming navigational errors. NATO Secretary General said responses depend on threat level.

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On September 25, two Hungarian Gripen jets intercepted five Russian aircraft near Latvian airspace under North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Baltic Air Policing, including Su-30, Su-35, and three MiG-31s.
NATO emphasized defending the Baltic region amid tensions. Diplomats warned Russia of responses to airspace violations.
Russia denied incursions, blaming navigational errors. NATO Secretary General said responses depend on threat level.