A US Air Force RC-135U plane called the Combat Sent was recently spotted flying near Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave. The flight lasted for several hours after circling over the Baltic states and Kaliningrad, as per an ET report. The plane monitored Russian military activity and returned safely to an airbase in eastern England. The RC-135U Combat Sent is specialised in intercepting and analysing enemy radar and communications systems.

This comes amid increasing concerns over tensions between NATO and Russia, as analysts closely watch developments in the region. While these flights are routine, the proximity to Russian territory has raised questions among experts, who warned that these developments are fueling fears of a potential escalation toward World War 3.

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