Poland Claims to Have Intercepted a Russian Reconnaissance Aircraft, Russia Has No Response Yet
On September 22 local time, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak stated on social media that a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft was intercepted by Polish fighter jets approximately 40 kilometers off the coast of Poland. Błaszczak emphasized that the appearance of the Russian reconnaissance aircraft in the Baltic Sea is not an isolated incident, and the Polish military will remain on alert.
As of now, there has been no response from the Russian side. (CCTV reporter Xu Ming)
On September 22, Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft approximately 40 kilometers from the Polish coast. Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Mariusz Błaszczak, stated that this incident is part of ongoing Russian reconnaissance activities in the Baltic Sea, and the Polish military will maintain its readiness.
- A Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft was intercepted by Polish fighter jets.
- The interception occurred approximately 40 kilometers from the Polish coast.
- Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister confirmed the incident on social media.
- The Polish military remains on alert due to ongoing reconnaissance activities by Russia.