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Russian Il-20M Intercepted by German Jets After Violating NATO Airspace Near Rügen.

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A Russian reconnaissance aircraft entered NATO airspace on March 27 without an active transponder signal. German fighter jets from Laage Air Base intercepted the aircraft and escorted it until it turned back toward Kaliningrad. The incident took place east of the island of Rügen. German interceptors identified and monitored the unauthorized aircraft until it exited NATO-controlled airspace. According to the German Air Force, the aircraft involved was identified as an Ilyushin Il-20M, which was flying without a flight plan and failed to respond to radio communications. German jets conducted a standard intercept and escort procedure, following established NATO protocols.

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    A Russian reconnaissance aircraft entered NATO airspace on March 27 without an active transponder signal. German fighter jets from Laage Air Base intercepted the aircraft and escorted it until it turned back toward Kaliningrad. The incident took place east of the island of Rügen. German interceptors identified and monitored the unauthorized aircraft until it exited NATO-controlled airspace. According to the German Air Force, the aircraft involved was identified as an Ilyushin Il-20M, which was flying without a flight plan and failed to respond to radio communications. German jets conducted a standard intercept and escort procedure, following established NATO protocols.