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NATO Fighter Jets Scrambled After Russian Planes Allegedly Violate Lithuanian Airspace
NATO fighter jets were scrambled in response to Russian planes allegedly violating Lithuanian airspace, prompting two Spanish jets to be deployed on NATO air policing missions.
Two Spanish fighter jets were scrambled during a NATO air policing mission in response to Russian aircraft violating Lithuanian airspace, according to the Lithuanian armed forces, who reported that the incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. local time. The details of the incident are not yet clear. Spain deployed its fighter jets on NATO-led missions aimed at protecting the alliance's airspace from Russian or other potential threats.
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