A German frigate intercepted a Russian aircraft that approached its airspace over the Baltic Sea on September 24th, 2025, according to a statement from the German Defense Ministry. The incident occurred at approximately 4:00 PM UTC, when the Russian aircraft was detected near German territorial waters. The German warship was involved in the interception as part of NATO's border surveillance operations. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius reported the incident during a session in the Bundestag, emphasizing Russia's continued testing of NATO's borders. The specific type of Russian aircraft and its flight path were not immediately disclosed by the ministry. This event underscores ongoing tensions in the region, with Russia frequently conducting military exercises and flights near NATO member states. No further details were provided regarding the exact location of the interception within the Baltic Sea or the response of the German frigate beyond the initial detection and approach. The Defense Ministry reiterated its commitment to monitoring Russian military activities in the Baltic Sea and maintaining collective security within the alliance. The incident follows reports of a Romanian national and his son being detained in Dubai and a separate incident involving a Dutch F-35 fighter jet in Poland, though no direct links have been established.
