The Polish Minister of Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, announced at a press conference that Polish fighter jets had intercepted a Russian surveillance aircraft in international waters over the Baltic Sea. According to the minister, the encounter marked what he described as a recent attempt by the Russian military to approach Poland’s maritime border with the apparent objective of investigating Polish air defense systems. Kosiniak-Kamysz further stated that the report suggests Russia is engaged in ongoing activities characterized as hybrid warfare, including surveillance operations, and remains hostile toward all nations belonging to the North Atlantic Alliance.
The incident took place approximately 30 kilometers (18 miles) from Ustka, a city situated on the Baltic coast of Poland. During the operation, two Polish fighter jets established contact with the Russian Il-20 surveillance aircraft, signaling that the vessel needed to depart the area. The interception highlights increased military activity in the region.
Polish officials emphasized the nature of the engagement, confirming that the Polish aircraft successfully intercepted the foreign military asset. The deployment of the Polish jets to confront the Russian aircraft underscores Poland’s heightened vigilance regarding its territorial waters and airspace. The event has drawn international attention to the ongoing military tensions in the Baltic Sea region.
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