The intrusion of Russian aviation in Estonia was more serious than previously thought.

The incident on September 19, when Russian MiG-31 aircraft entered Estonia, was much more serious than initially reported. The three bombers flew over 10 km into Estonian territory, heading towards Tallinn, which raised major concerns. Although the aircraft were not carrying bombs, they were equipped with air-to-air missiles. NATO's swift response included extending the deployment of the Italian SAMP/T air defense battery, highlighting the seriousness of the threat.