Multi-purpose Su-30, Su-35 fighters, and two MiG-31 interceptors of the Russian Aerospace Forces approached the airspace of Latvia. The incident occurred on September 25, writes Hungary Today, citing a statement from NATO's Joint Air Command.
In response, two SAAB JAS 39 Gripen fighters of the Hungarian Air Force took off from the Šiauliai air base in Lithuania. The pilots detected five Russian aircraft west of the coast of Latvia.
The author of Hungary Today claims that the flight of the Russian fighters and interceptors did not comply with international rules, so they were "expelled." "After successfully completing the task, the Gripen aircraft returned to their base in Lithuania," the publicist added.
Hungary demonstrates the Alliance's commitment to protecting and ensuring the security of the Baltic States and the eastern flank.
Hungary has been participating in the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission to patrol the airspace of the Baltic countries since August 1, 2025. Four SAAB JAS 39 Gripen and 80 military personnel are stationed at the Šiauliai air base.
This is not the first time that Hungarian Gripens have taken to the air in search of Russian aircraft in the Baltic States. This previously happened on August 8. The Russian Aerospace Forces fighters were flying with their transponders turned off, and they were intercepted over the Baltic Sea.
Aircraft of the naval aviation of the Baltic Fleet are based at airfields in the Kaliningrad region. They provide support to the fleet. The Russian Ministry of Defense has repeatedly emphasized that all flights, without exception, are carried out in accordance with international rules.
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