Russian Jet Crosses Estonia Airspace During Navy Interception of Sanctioned Tanker

The Estonian Navy intercepted the oil tanker Jaguar, part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to circumvent Western sanctions, in international waters near Estonia. Despite Estonian efforts to inspect the tanker, which was sailing without a national flag and on the UK's sanctions list, the vessel refused to cooperate and continued toward Russian territorial waters. During the incident, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet briefly violated NATO airspace while providing cover for the tanker, escalating tensions in the Baltic Sea region. NATO and Estonia are coordinating closely to monitor the situation and ensure the security of their airspace. The incident highlights the challenges posed by Russia's shadow fleet and the ongoing efforts by Western nations to enforce sanctions and limit Russia's sanctioned oil exports. Estonian officials condemned the event, emphasizing the need for stronger and faster sanctions against such activities.