Russian Su-30 fighter jet and Il-78 tanker violate NATO airspace again
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A Russian Su-30 fighter jet and an Il-78 tanker have reportedly entered the airspace of Lithuania, a NATO member country. The incident has been confirmed by Lithuania's military and president, but Russia's response to the allegations is unclear. The entry of the Russian aircraft into Lithuanian airspace prompted a response from NATO, which scrambled its own jets.
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