Spanish Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Su-24s
2- 12.03.2026, 17:20
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The fighter jets took off from Šiauliai airbase in Lithuania.
Spanish military aviation intercepted two Russian airplanes. This was reported by NATO Air Command in social network X.
Spanish fighter jets as part of the "Eastern Guardian" mission took off from the Šiauliai airbase in Lithuania.
The aircraft intercepted and escorted two Russian Su-24 Air Force planes flying in international airspace near NATO's borders.
On Monday, Spanish 🇪🇸 fighters from @EjercitoAire deployed to Baltic Air Policing under NATO's Eastern Sentry launched an Alpha Scramble from Šiauliai Air Base 🇱🇹
The aircraft intercepted and escorted two Russian Air Force SU-24D Fencer aircraft flying in international airspace... pic.twitter.com/VPcp488HwF
- NATO Air Command (@NATO_AIRCOM) March 12, 2026