Polish fighters intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the Baltic Sea. This was announced by the Polish Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
According to him, the Russian aircraft allegedly did not use a transponder during the flight.
The Polish Air Force intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft in the Baltic Sea.
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces emphasized that the Il-20 did not violate Polish airspace and was in a neutral zone.
The actions of the fighters were carried out as part of standard procedures for responding to aerial objects in the area of responsibility.
The Il-20 is an electronic reconnaissance aircraft regularly used for monitoring the situation and collecting data.
The advantages of the specialized aircraft were acknowledged by former US Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Ryan Bodenheimer.