MiG flight to Estonia shows how Russia is gaining momentum and provoking from all sides – Polish Defense Ministry

The arrival of Russian fighter jets in Estonia on September 19 demonstrated the intensification of provocations by Russia. This was stated by Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz , transmits Polish Press Agency.

The official noted that in recent years, Russian aircraft have violated Estonian airspace about 40 times.

"The latest case is very tough because it lasted 12 minutes. It shows how Russia is gaining momentum, how it provokes from all sides," Kosiniak-Kamysz said.

He recalled how Russian planes recently flew over the drilling platform of a Polish company, and the Russian "shadow fleet" cut the cables, located at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.

"These provocations will continue, and we need to respond to them. It is also necessary to strengthen the strength and resilience of society in order not to succumb to disinformation, because there is an attempt to disinform here again, as Russia does not confirm such actions," the minister added.

The official emphasized that "the provocative nature of Russia's actions is increasing."

• On September 21, as part of NATO's Operation Eastern Sentinel, two British fighter jets made their first flight for the defense of Poland after the Russian drone attack on the country on the 10th.
• On September 22, the UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on the violation of Estonian airspace by Russian military aircraft – the country for the first time in its history has requested such an event.