Overview
- Polish Air Force jets intercepted a Russian Su-24 bomber performing intentional and dangerous maneuvers over the Baltic Sea on May 23, 2025.
- The interception was ordered by NATO’s joint operational command in Europe and took place in international airspace near the Kaliningrad region.
- Poland’s defense minister confirmed that such provocations have occurred repeatedly in recent weeks, escalating tensions in the Baltic region.
- Earlier in the week, a sanctioned Russian ship from the 'shadow fleet' conducted suspicious maneuvers near the Poland–Sweden power cable, raising concerns over critical infrastructure security.
- NATO air policing remains on high alert as Finland investigates potential airspace violations, highlighting the alliance's commitment to deterring Russian threats.