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Russian jets violated safety zone of drilling platform in Baltic sea, Poland says

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Posted on September 19, 2025

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· Last updated: January 21, 2026

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WARSAW (Reuters) - Two Russian fighter jets violated the safety zone of the Petrobaltic drilling platform in the Baltic sea, Polish Border Guards said on Friday, adding that the Armed Forces and other

Poland Reports Russian Jets Breach Safety Zone of Baltic Drilling Platform

Incursion of Russian Jets in Baltic Sea

WARSAW (Reuters) - Two Russian fighter jets violated the safety zone of the Petrobaltic drilling platform in the Baltic sea, Polish Border Guards said on Friday, adding that the Armed Forces and other services had been notified.

Details of the Violation

Estonia earlier said three Russian military jets had entered its airspace on Friday for 12 minutes in an "unprecedentedly brazen" incursion, amid rising tensions on NATO's eastern flank.

Context of NATO Tensions

The Polish Border Guard wrote on X: "Two Russian fighter jets performed a low pass over the Petrobaltic platform in the Baltic Sea. The platform's safety zone was violated."

Previous Incidents Involving Russia

Last week Poland shot down suspected Russian drones in its airspace with the backing of aircraft from its NATO allies, the first time a member of the Western military alliance is known to have fired shots during Russia's war in Ukraine.

(Reporting by Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

  • Two Russian jets violated the safety zone of a Baltic drilling platform.
  • Polish Border Guards reported the incident, notifying Armed Forces.
  • Estonia also reported Russian jets entering its airspace.
  • The incident adds to rising tensions on NATO's eastern flank.
  • Previous incidents include Poland shooting down suspected Russian drones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a safety zone?
A safety zone is a designated area around a facility, such as a drilling platform, where unauthorized access is restricted to ensure the safety of operations and personnel.
What is NATO?
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance of countries from North America and Europe established for mutual defense against aggression.
What are fighter jets?
Fighter jets are military aircraft designed primarily for air-to-air combat against other aircraft, but they can also be used for ground attack missions.

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