Sharp rise in activity: NATO scrambles fighters three times more often to intercept Russian aircraft
🚨 NATO reports a sharp rise in Russian aviation activity. In July 2026, the number of fighter scrambles to intercept Russian aircraft increased by 250% compared to last year.
🛩️ Russian aviation regularly violates safety protocols by flying near alliance borders without flight plans and with transponders turned off.
🇵🇱 Poland confirmed recent interceptions of Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic.
📉 NATO command calls this a proof of the alliance's vigilance.
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