Dutch, Finnish, Swedish jets intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea, says Dutch defence minister

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The Netherlands, in coordination with Finland and Sweden, has intercepted Russian aircraft carrying supersonic missiles over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on X on Wednesday.

No further details were provided on the engagement or the aircraft’s intentions. Since December, Dutch F-35s have been patrolling NATO’s eastern border.

(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by Peter Graff)

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