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Lithuanian Defense Ministry: Russian military aircraft enters the country's airspace

Russian Tu-134 entered the airspace of Lithuania.

Russian military aircraft Tu-134, due to poor meteorological conditions, entered Lithuanian airspace. The incident took place on August 6, while, according to the information provided by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense, the aircraft was in contact with the Regional Air Traffic Control Center, and was flying with the transponders turned on.

According to available data, the incident did not lead to any consequences, since, according to media reports, Lithuania agreed to open airspace for a Russian military aircraft due to the existing danger due to adverse weather conditions.

The purpose of the flight of the Russian Tu-134 was not known, but according to the information provided, during the period from 5 to 11 on August, NATO fighters escorted Russian military aircraft, as stated in an official statement.

“On August 5-11, NATO fighters carrying out a NATO air police mission in the Baltic countries made 9 sorties to identify and escort Russian military aircraft in international airspace over the Baltic Sea”

Yes, he did not enter the airspace of Lithuania. He simply did not notice him.

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