Polish F-16s intercept Russian reconnaissance aircraft in Baltic Sea

On Wednesday, April 8, a pair of Polish F-16 fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 aircraft in the Baltic Sea, which was conducting a reconnaissance mission with its transpon...

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Ukrinform: Polish F-16s intercept Russian reconnaissance aircraft in Baltic Sea.

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Polish F-16s intercept Russian reconnaissance aircraft in Baltic Sea

Ukrinform •published Apr 9, 2026, 11:59 AM UTC •fetched Apr 9, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC