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Dutch, Finnish, Swedish jets intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea, Dutch def. min. says

The Netherlands, in coordination with Finland and Sweden, intercepted Russian aircraft carrying supersonic missiles over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on X/Twitter on Wednesday.

No further details were provided on the engagement or the aircraft's intentions. Since December, Dutch F-35s have been patrolling NATO's eastern border.