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Rafale fighters tracked a Russian FSB aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Russia
First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A Russian FSB leadership aircraft equipped with laser protection flew over the Baltic Sea. Rafale fighter jets followed it, according to the headline.
SO WHAT?
The incident reflects heightened military surveillance and tension in the strategically sensitive Baltic region.
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