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Russian Fighter Jet Violates Estonia Airspace; NATO Responds

3/19/2026

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On March 19, 2026, a Russian SU-30 fighter jet briefly entered Estonia's airspace near Vaindloo Island, prompting NATO's Baltic Air Policing to respond.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said there was no security threat.
This was the first Russian airspace violation of the year.
Estonia protested by summoning the acting head of the Russian diplomatic mission.
Last September, three Russian jets violated Estonian airspace, which Russia denied.

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On March 19, 2026, a Russian SU-30 fighter jet briefly entered Estonia's airspace near Vaindloo Island, prompting NATO's Baltic Air Policing to respond.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said there was no security threat.
This was the first Russian airspace violation of the year.
Estonia protested by summoning the acting head of the Russian diplomatic mission.
Last September, three Russian jets violated Estonian airspace, which Russia denied.