NATO: Russian planes led ‘unsafe’ Baltic vessel overflight
Date
11/20/2022 3:14:28 AM
(MENAFN) NATO stated on Friday that two Russian fighter aircraft had led an “unsafe and unprofessional approach” to alliance naval vessels on routine operations in the Baltic Sea.
NATO’s maritime command declared the planes flew over “the force at an altitude of 300 feet (91 meters) and a distance of 80 yards (73 meters)” on early Thursday when the Russian pilots could not reply to communications.
“NATO deemed the interaction unsafe and unprofessional since it was conducted in a known danger area, which was activated for air defense training, and due to the aircraft altitude and proximity,” based on a declaration.
“The interaction increased the risk of miscalculations, mistakes, and accidents.”
The declaration also read that NATO forces had “acted responsibly” in agreement with maritime rules.
“NATO will respond appropriately to any interference with NATO’s lawful activity in the area that endangers the safety of our aircraft, ships or their crews. NATO does not seek confrontation and poses no threat,” it added.
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