On July 21, air police jet fighters conducted two separate flights to identify Russian aircraft operating in international airspace. During one instance, two TU-22M bombers and two SU-35S fighters were observed flying from one point within the Russian mainland to another. On the same day, a Russian SU-30SM fighter was also identified flying international airspace within the Kaliningrad region.
The activity continued on July 23, when NATO air police jet fighters flew to identify a Russian reconnaissance aircraft, specifically an IL-20M, which was seen flying international airspace between the Russian mainland and the Kaliningrad region. Reports have surfaced suggesting that Russia is employing tactics aimed at diminishing the confidence of Baltic countries in Ukraine. These reports characterize the actions as the organization of “false flag provocations.” The documented movements of Russian military aircraft in international airspace have been noted by international observers.
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