Tensions spiked as three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island, flying with transponders off, no flight plan, and no communication with air traffic control. The incursion lasted 12 minutes, penetrating five nautical miles into NATO territory before Italian F-35s intercepted and escorted them out. Estonia condemned the violation, while Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė urged NATO to adopt tougher measures, even hinting at shoot-downs to deter future Russian aggression. The incident heightens fears of escalating NATO-Russia confrontations in the Baltics. br br #EstoniaRussiaTensions #RussianJets #EstoniaAirspace #NATOResponse #Mig31 #BalticSecurity #EstoniaDefense #RussianViolation #AirspaceBreach #LithuaniaNATO #BalticTensions #NATOAllies #EstoniaNews #MilitaryTensions #RussianAggression #EstoniaRussiaCrisis #BalticAirspace #ItalianF35 #NATODefense #RussiaVsNATO #BreakingNews #BalticRegionbr br ~HT.410~GR.124~ED.