Interception of Russian fighter jets by NATO member countries

According to Isna, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Berkelmans announced on Wednesday that the air forces of the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden intercepted Russian fighters carrying hypersonic missiles over the Baltic Sea.

“Our F-35s show vigilance against Russian threats every day,” Berklemans said. Yesterday, together with Finland and Sweden, we intercepted Russian fighters equipped with hypersonic missiles over the Baltic Sea. “Maintaining security requires unwavering preparedness.”

The Royal Netherlands Air Force reported that a pair of Dutch F-35 fighters had taken off from Estonia to intercept two Russian Su-27 aircraft and two Russian Backfire bombers (Tupolev Tu-22M).

The Netherlands, Finland and Sweden are all member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization known as NATO.

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