While Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine continues, fears about the threat to eastern Europe have suddenly spiked.

Vladimir Putin appears to be testing Nato (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) by entering the airspaces of different eastern European countries.

On Friday, three Russian fighter jets had to be escorted out of Estonia’s airspace after spending 12 minutes in Nato territory – a moment which has European governments on edge.

Here’s what you need to know.

What happened?

Three Russian miG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace on Friday morning, reportedly with their transponders turned off and no two-way radio communication with Estonian air traffic control.

According to the local government, they entered “without permission and remained there for a total of 12 minute

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