Two Dutch fighter jets intercepted a formation of Russian military aircraft that were flying near Poland on Monday, defense officials reveal.
Marek Magierowski, Poland's ambassador to the U.S., joined ‘Cavuto Live’ to discuss the latest news emerging from Russia-Ukraine war, detailing the military aid that the nation is providing.that were flying near Polish airspace, defense officials have revealed.
The incident happened Monday as"The then unknown aircraft approached the Polish NATO area of responsibility from Kaliningrad," a"After identification, it turned out to be three aircraft: a Russian IL-20M Coot-A that was escorted by two Su-27 Flankers," Netherlands officials reportedly added."The Dutch F-35s escorted the formation from a distance and handed over the escort to NATO partners.
The IL-20M Coot-A is NATO’s name for the Russian Ilyushin Il-20M reconnaissance aircraft, while the Su-27 Flankers are Sukhoi Su-28 jets, according to Reuters. The Polish defense ministry told Politico that the planes were traveling over international waters and"none of [its] airspace has been interrupted.
A Dutch soldier stands guard near a Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 at Graf Ignatievo airbas in Bulgaria on April 14, 2022.
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