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Dutch fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near Polish border
The head of Russia's Wagner private military group said the capture of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine is far from imminent. Analysts say video that appears to show heavy losses for Russia suggests failures in Moscow's command and tactics.
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Two Dutch F-35 fighter jets were scrambled to identify and intercept three aircraft flying near the Polish border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad on Monday, according to the Dutch Defense Ministry.
“The at-the-time unidentified aircraft approached the Polish NATO area of responsibility from Kaliningrad,” the ministry said in a statement.
“After identification, it turned out to be three aircraft: A Russian IL-20M Coot-A that was being escorted by two SU-27 Flankers. The Dutch F-35s escorted the formation from a distance and handed over the escort to NATO partners.”
Perhaps Russia is testing the waters here with regards to encroachment into NATO territory.