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Unannounced allied fighter exercise held near Russia's Kaliningrad

Dozens of fighter jets conducted an unannounced alliance exercise over Poland near Russia's Kaliningrad exclave.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 21, 2026, 4:38 PM UTC.

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Military activity near Russian territory raises regional tension and escalation risks.

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