NATO intercepted three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets that violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes on Friday. Estonia's foreign ministry condemned the incursion as "brazen," and summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires to protest. This incident follows similar airspace breaches by Russian drones in Poland and Romania, escalating tensions between NATO and Russia. EU leaders condemned the action and pledged continued support for Eastern flank defenses. The Russian military has yet to comment.

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