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To spread: the Russian Su-35 aircraft violated the air space near the Yacomada P...

Su-35 Su-35 fighter flew into Estonia's airspace: what happened (video)

To spread: the Russian Su-35 aircraft violated the air space near the Yacomada Peninsula. Moscow accuses the Navy of Estonia of an attempt to capture the Jaguar oil tanker who was heading for Primorsk. The aircraft stayed in Estonia's airspace less than a minute, Delfi reports. The fighter of flying with a transponder disconnected and did not respond to the message of the Estonian side.

At the time of violation, the Russian SU-35 lacked bilateral radio communication with the Estonian air traffic management services. Portugal F-16 F-16 fighters stationed at the Emara Air Force as part of the NATO mission to patrol the Baltic Air Force, responded to the incident and implemented a reconnaissance flight. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia caused a temporary attorney in the affairs of the Embassy of Russia and handed him a note.

"From the point of view of Estonia, it is a very serious and annoying incident that is absolutely unacceptable," said the Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsakhkn. Russia has stated that the NATO Navy and NATO aviation wanted to seize the Jaguar oil tanker, which was heading for Primorsky under the Gabon flag. The Estonian military tried to make the ship leave international waters. The sailors allegedly threatened a tanker with a ram and tried to land a helicopter landing.

"The Jaguar crew did not succumb to provocation and continued to follow the previous route, holding the course on Primorsk," - said Roszmi. Estonia was involved in the interception of Patrol Boat "Rayu", a patrol ship "Kurvitz", a landing helicopter and a plane PZL M28. The operation involved the MiG-29 air forces of Poland. As a result, the Jaguar tanker arrived in the port of Primorsk on May 15. There were 21 people, Russian citizens, India and Myanmar on his board.