NATO forced to scramble fighter jets to intercept Russian military aircraft over 300 times in 2023
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NATO was forced to scramble its forces hundreds of times over the course of 2023 to respond to potential threats from Russian planes as they approached allied airspace.
The hundreds of incidents happened as Russia continues to utilize land, air and sea forces to score strategic advantages in its war with Ukraine. Russia first invaded its smaller, western neighbor in February 2022.
"Russia’s war against Ukraine has created the most dangerous security situation in Europe in decades," said acting NATO Spokesperson Dylan White. "NATO fighter jets are on duty around the clock, ready to scramble in case of suspicious or unannounced flights near the airspace of our Allies. Air policing is an important way in which NATO provides security for our Allies."
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