London: Britain has deployed its Typhoon planes in Poland to intercept Russian spy planes and fighter jets in NATO territory. Britain says that this decision was taken after Russian jets were seen in NATO airspace. Russian jets and British planes have also come face to face in recent days. British fighter planes have flown two to three times last week to intercept Russian planes. These developments on the Baltic Sea have taken place after Britain deployed six jets in eastern Poland to protect NATO airspace.
Britain's Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard has said that his country stands with NATO. He said that in view of the Russian threat, they are working to keep their allies safe and for their national security. This mission shows that they can work together with NATO's new member Sweden and protect the alliance's airspace.
UK jets are deployed in Poland
British Air Force Typhoon planes have taken off to stop Russian spy planes and military jets. This tussle between British and Russian planes in the air can further increase tensions in the region. Typhoon planes are deployed at a base in Poland. These jets are at the base with Swedish planes. This is a step taken by Britain as part of NATO's efforts to strengthen air security against Russia in Eastern Europe.
The effort to protect Europe's borders from future Russian aggression has been called 'Operation Chessman'. British Minister Luke Pollard has said that in view of the increased security threat from Russian aggression, we want to reassure our allies. We are moving forward to stop opponents and improve our national security.
Tension due to Ukraine war
Russia's tension with European countries and NATO has been going on since the start of the Ukraine war, which has increased significantly in recent times. In February this year, NATO had to deploy fighter planes in Poland. In early April too, NATO had to send fighter planes to the region. Europe is pressuring Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.
Britain has consistently spoken of supporting Ukraine. Britain has also said that it is considering sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. France has also repeatedly talked about the 'Russian threat'. Poland and the Baltic states have begun to strengthen their security. Poland plans to install anti-tank mines on its borders with Belarus and Russia's Kaliningrad region.
