Hungarian fighter jets intercept five Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea

On Friday, September 26, 2025, Hungarian fighter jets intercepted five Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea, according to NATO Air Command. The Russian aircraft involved included two Su-30s, one Su-35, and three MiG-31s, which were flying near Latvia.

In response to the incursion, two Hungarian Air Force Gripen jets were scrambled from the Lithuanian airbase in Šiauliai to intercept the Russian aircraft.

This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region, as NATO continues to monitor Russian military activity near its member states.

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