Politics

Polish fighter jets intercept Russian spy plane near Baltic coast

Stanisław Kaleta
 23.09.2026, 08:37
The Russian Il-20 was intercepted approximately 40 km from the Polish coast. Photo: X/@KosiniakKamysz
The Russian Il-20 was intercepted approximately 40 km from the Polish coast. Photo: X/@KosiniakKamysz

Poland’s defense minister said it was not an isolated incident but part of a “pattern of pressure”.