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Russian Jets Breach Lithuania Airspace, NATO Responds

10/23/2025

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On October 23, two Russian aircraft—a Su-30 fighter and an Il-78 tanker—briefly entered Lithuania's airspace for about 18 seconds, likely a training mission.
Lithuania's government protested; Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene condemned it, saying Lithuania would defend its territory with NATO allies' support.
In response, Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jets were scrambled to patrol the area.
The incident follows multiple Russian airspace violations in the region, raising NATO security concerns.

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On October 23, two Russian aircraft—a Su-30 fighter and an Il-78 tanker—briefly entered Lithuania's airspace for about 18 seconds, likely a training mission.
Lithuania's government protested; Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene condemned it, saying Lithuania would defend its territory with NATO allies' support.
In response, Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jets were scrambled to patrol the area.
The incident follows multiple Russian airspace violations in the region, raising NATO security concerns.