Estonia Says 3 Russian Fighter Jets Violated Airspace In ‘Unprecedentedly Brutal’ Incident

Last Updated:September 19, 2025, 20:05 IST

Three Russian Mig-31 jets violated Estonian airspace near Vaindloo island for 12 minutes, prompting Estonia to protest. This marks the third such incident after Poland and Romania

The Estonian government said that three Russian Mig-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without permission. (Representative image)

After Poland and Romania, Russia on Friday violated Estonian airspace.

Reuters quoted the Estonian government as saying that three Russian Mig-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without permission and stayed there for a total of 12 minutes.

The country’s foreign minister called the incident “unprecedently brutal," and the government issued a note of protest to the top Russian diplomat in Estonia, The Guardian quoted public broadcaster ERR as saying.

Estonian Postimees reported that the jets did not submit flight plans and had their radio switched off at the time of the incident.

Another local media organisation, Ohtuleht, said the incident took place near the Vaindloo island, and it was the fourth violation of the Estonian airspace this year.

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