Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-06-26 18:25:51 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 9E8B3B9E38E6E5CA498678E86EBFA1E39391FFCD6F174C7699D0D2A3A520FA3B
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Original Note:
The SU-27s did not attack the NATO aircraft, they intercepted them. This is extremely common on the borders of Russia and happens several times a month, even when tensions are low. You can get an idea of the frequency here: https://kam.lt/en/data-on-interceptions-of-aircraft-completed-near-the-baltic-states-borders-on-june-5-11-2023/
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