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Calls grow for NATO to use force to stop Russian aircraft in unauthorized airspace

By Teri Schultz

Published September 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM EDT

Russian fighter jets illegally entered Estonian airspace Friday. A senior Estonian official says it's time for NATO forces to consider shooting down the next Russian plane that crosses the line.

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