Tense Flight Over the Baltic: Foreign Fighters Approach Russian Strategic Bombers

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that fighters from foreign countries notably approached Russian strategic bombers while they were conducting a flight over international waters in the Baltic Sea.

The flight, which Moscow described as training and pre-scheduled, witnessed an unusual approach from foreign aircraft, reflecting rising air tensions in the region.

The ministry did not disclose the identity of those fighters, but confirmed that the Russian aircraft continued their mission without changing course or experiencing direct contact, noting that the air forces acted in accordance with international flight rules.

This incident comes amid charged atmospheres between Russia and NATO countries, where the pace of military movements in border areas and shared airspace is increasing, amid warnings that any uncalculated escalation could lead to a wider confrontation.