Dutch F-35 Fighter Jets Intercept Three Russian Military Aircraft near Poland and Escort them Out

According to the Netherlands’ defence ministry, two Dutch F-35 fighters intercepted and escorted three Russian military aircraft out of the Polish NATO area of responsibility from Kaliningrad.

The Russian formation included an IL-20M Coot-A reconnaissance aircraft and two Su-27 Flankers. The Dutch F-35s monitored the aircraft from a distance and then handed over the escort to NATO partners.

The Netherlands’ defence ministry confirmed that eight Dutch F-35s are currently stationed in Poland for February and March. Russia’s defence ministry has yet to respond to the incident.