NATO says Russian jets conduct ‘unsafe’ Baltic ship overflight

BRUSSELS, 19 November 2022, (TON): NATO said Friday that two Russian fighter aircraft had conducted an unsafe and unprofessional approach toward alliance naval ships on routine operations in the Baltic Sea.

NATO’s maritime command said the jets flew over “the force at an altitude of 300 feet (91 meters) and a distance of 80 yards” after the Russian pilots failed to respond to communications.

A statement said “NATO deemed the interaction unsafe and unprofessional since it was conducted in a known danger area, which was activated for air defense training, and due to the aircraft altitude and proximity.”

“The interaction increased the risk of miscalculations, mistakes, and accidents.”

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