Dutch F-35s will enhance NATO's airspace control from Estonia in response to threats from Russia.

Dutch F-35 fighters will patrol NATO airspace from Estonia. This decision comes in response to the heightened threat from the Russian Federation.

This information was reported by RBK-Ukraine, citing the country's Defense Minister, Ruben Brekelmans, on Twitter.

According to him, four Dutch F-35s will be overseeing the airspace.

"In this way, we are establishing a high-tech defense line due to the Russian threat on the eastern flank. A powerful signal: the Netherlands firmly stands for the security of our treaty area," he stated.

It is known that these F-35 fighters have landed at the Ämari Air Base in Estonia and will monitor NATO airspace along the eastern border of the NATO treaty area from December 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

"The squadron consists of between 90 and 150 military personnel," the Estonian Ministry of Defense reported.

Threat of War Between Russia and the Baltic States

On September 18, the defense ministers of Latvia, Poland, and Romania urged NATO allies to urgently strengthen air defense on the eastern flank of the North Atlantic alliance.

Earlier this month, a Russian drone identified as a "Shahed," loaded with explosives, crashed in eastern Latvia. There were also reported violations of Romanian airspace by Russian drones.

In both instances, NATO military forces did not attempt to intercept these targets, citing directives from the North Atlantic alliance's command.

Following these incidents, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense called for a change in the airspace patrol algorithm for the Baltic states to intercept Russian missiles.