Polish MiG-29s Intercept Russian Il-20 Over the Baltic Sea

A pair of MiG-29 fighter jets from the Polish Air Force intercepted a Russian Il-20 aircraft over the Baltic Sea, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces reported.

According to the Polish military, the interception took place on October 28.

The Russian Il-20 was conducting a reconnaissance mission in international airspace without filing a flight plan and with its transponder turned off.

Polish MiG-29 fighter jets intercepted, visually identified, and escorted the Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea.

It is noted that the Russians did not violate Polish airspace.

“Thanks to the high combat readiness and professionalism of the pilots, as well as the effective work of the air defense system, the operations were conducted quickly, efficiently, and safely,” the Polish command added.

The Polish company PGZ currently produces around 1,300 Piorun MANPADS missiles per year. The company has become the largest supplier of such weapons within NATO.