Russia has escalated airspace incursions into NATO territory to unprecedented levels this month, raising concerns about testing alliance resolve or diverting attention from Ukraine. Incidents involving drones in Poland and fighter jets in Estonia have prompted NATO to scramble jets and bolster air defenses. Experts suggest these actions aim to gauge NATO's response, exploit potential weaknesses, or deter support for Ukraine, potentially sparking direct military confrontation.

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