MiG-i-29 intercepted a Russian aircraft again

The on-call pair of MiG-29 aircraft was picked up before 9 a.m. due to the Russian reconnaissance aircraft Il-20, which was moving over the Baltic Sea with the transponder off. According to Operations Command, the aircraft was intercepted and escorted in accordance with NATO procedures. The Polish airspace has not been breached.

Today's interception of a Russian aircraft on the Baltic Sea is the 3rd specified mission this week, in which Polish pilots were involved. The first situation occurred on October 28 erstwhile MiG-29 fighters with 22 Tactical Aviation Bases in Malbork were picked up to intercept the operating device without a pre-commissioned Russian flight plan. Another specified event took place on 30 October.

– The Polish Army remains in full combat readiness and effectively responds to any provocative actions of the Russian Federation – commented on the situation through social media Operations Command of Types of Armed Forces. “We thank the air forces for the professionalism, vigilance and exemplary performance of the task, which one more time proves a advanced level of training and determination in defence of the safety of the Republic of Poland,” was noted.