Italian F-35s intercept Russian planes for the first time after taking off from Estonia – photo
As part of NATO's air policing mission, two Allied fighter jets flew over Russian aircraft
Italian F-35 fighter jets took off from Estonia for the first time in response to Russian aircraft, wrote NATO Air Command.
Two F-35 fighter jets flew as part of NATO's air policing mission.
"The Italian Task Force Air – 32nd Wing detachment at Ämari Air Base in Estonia are on Quick Reaction Alert 24/7 demonstrating the Alliance’s commitment to safeguarding NATO airspace," the publication says.
The photo at the beginning of the news shows an Italian F-35 next to a Russian fighter jet. The photo below shows the same aircraft, followed by a Russian tactical bomber:
- Russia repeatedly violates NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea.
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