According to reports from the Ministry, NATO air police observed the presence of Russian military aircraft last Monday. Specifically, two SU-24 aircraft were spotted operating in international airspace, traveling from and returning to the Kaliningrad region. These aircraft reportedly flew without activating their radar transponders, lacked filed flight plans, and failed to maintain radio communication with the designated Regional Control Center (RVC).
On the same day, NATO air police also documented the sighting of two SU-24M aircraft. Observers have characterized such maneuvers as indicative of Russia testing NATO capabilities within what has been termed a “gray zone.” The reported flight path involved the aircraft traversing international airspace between the Kaliningrad region and its point of origin, all while operating without standard identification protocols. ELTA noted that NATO air police commenced missions in the Baltic States in March 2004, following the accession of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Poland to the alliance.
The consistent monitoring of these airspace activities highlights ongoing operational patrols by NATO forces. The repeated sightings of these specific types of aircraft underscore the routine monitoring of airspace over the region by NATO assets.
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