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Poland intercepts Russian Il-20 spy plane over the Baltic Sea

Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Ilyushin Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Monday. The aircraft was operating in international airspace approximately 30 kilometers north of the coastal town of Łeba.

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that the Russian plane was flying without a flight plan and with its transponder turned off. He characterized the incident as a deliberate attempt by Russia to test Poland's and NATO's deterrence and air defense systems.

Authorities confirmed that no violation of Polish airspace occurred during the encounter. This event is part of a recurring pattern of Russian military activity in the region; similar interceptions of Russian reconnaissance and combat aircraft have been reported multiple times since July.

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Baltic Sea · Ilyushin Il-20 · NATO · Poland · Polish Air Force · Russia · Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz · Łeba

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