Three Russian MiG-31 aircraft violated Estonian airspace earlier today, September 19, 2025. The incident occurred near the islet of Vaindloo in the Gulf of Finland.
The Russian aircraft spent a total of 12 minutes flying within Estonian and NATO airspace during the violation. This event adds to ongoing tensions in the region, as airspace violations have been a point of concern for NATO member states.
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Details regarding the response from Estonian authorities or NATO have not been disclosed at this time.
