Russian jets over Estonia ignored signals from Nato pilots, officials say

A MiG-31 supersonic interceptor aircraft. Picture: Alamy/PA

Russian pilots ignored signals from Italian jets responding from Nato’s Baltic Air Policing Mission when they violated Estonian airspace, a senior Estonian military official has said.

The 12-minute incursion was the latest test of the alliance’s ability to respond to Russian airborne threats after around 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace on September 10.