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NATO intercepts Russian reconnaissance aircraft during Norway exercise
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Multiple news outlets from the Netherlands to Poland report that Norwegian F-35 fighters intercepted two or more suspected Russian spy planes in international waters off northern Norway while NATO exercises were underway yesterday afternoon amidst record-breaking temperatures for March 2019, with sources noting one aircraft was tracked by an Israeli plane as well.
Key Points
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1Norwegian Air Force intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over NATO territory during an exercise on March 12.
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2The interception involved Norwegian F-35 fighter jets engaging the unidentified intruder in cold weather conditions near Norway's coast.
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3Multiple international news sources confirm that no hostile intent was observed, with pilots maintaining radio contact throughout.
Developments
[Mar 12]
Russian reconnaissance aircraft detected and tracked by Norwegian F-35 fighters near the coast during NATO exercises at approximately evening hours (sources indicate activity starting around mid-afternoon).
Noorse F-35’s onderscheppen Russische verkenningsvliegtuigen tijdens NAVO oefening
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