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Russian jets violate Lithuanian airspace

Geopolitics·High·Reported 27d 16h ago·Updated 27d 15h ago
  1. Chapter 1 of 1ConflictDevelopingReported 27d 16h ago

    Russian jets violate Lithuanian airspace

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    Location
    Lithuania
    Interceptors
    Italian Eurofighters
    Intruders
    2 Russian military jets
    Date
    September 17, 2026

    1. Scramble Italian Eurofighters after two Russian military jets violate Lithuanian airspace, as Prime Minister Meloni urges calm in Rome.

      Confirmed Sep 17, 21:20·Sourcesagi.it (opens in a new tab)·ilfattoquotidiano.it (opens in a new tab)·ansa.it (opens in a new tab)

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