As reported by Defence24, on the evening of May 22, 2025, a Russian Su-24 tactical bomber conducted what Polish authorities described as dangerous maneuvers over international waters in the Baltic Sea. Acting under NATO command, the Combined Air Operations Centre in Europe ordered the Polish Air Force’s quick reaction alert pair to intercept the Russian aircraft. Polish pilots located, intercepted, and repelled the Su-24, which was flying in a manner characterized by the Polish Minister of Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, as intentional rather than accidental. The interception took place entirely within international airspace over the Baltic Sea. According to Kosiniak-Kamysz, this response formed part of Poland’s role within NATO structures, with the Polish pair executing the order issued by the Alliance’s operational command in Europe. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Over the past six months, NATO has experienced a notable increase in intercepts of Russian military aircraft near its airspace, particularly over the Baltic Sea and surrounding regions. (Picture source: Russian social media) |