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News|AviationUK, US, NATO flew 12-hour patrol on Russian border amid Ukraine warAllied forces launch joint patrols near Russia after reports of drone incursions into allied airspace.

## NATO Patrol Involving UK Aircraft Near Russian Border

LBy Lucas NorwoodOct 11, 20251 min read

NATO Patrol Involving UK Aircraft Near Russian Border

The United Kingdom has confirmed the participation of two Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft in a 12-hour NATO patrol near Russia's border. This operation followed multiple Russian drone and aircraft incursions into NATO airspace.

The mission comprised an RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance jet and a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. These aircraft flew from the Arctic region past Belarus and Ukraine, supported by a US Air Force KC-135 refueling plane. British officials noted this operation was conducted in response to several incursions into the airspace of NATO members, including Poland, Romania, and Estonia.

In recent weeks, Poland and its allies have enhanced air defense systems amid increasing Russian drone activity. Earlier this month, Poland deployed additional systems along its border with Ukraine after unidentified drones temporarily entered Polish airspace. In late September, Poland temporarily closed part of its airspace southeast of Warsaw during a major Russian assault across Ukraine. This was the second such incident this year, marking a direct military engagement with Moscow since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.

The United Kingdom has confirmed the participation of two Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft in a 12-hour NATO patrol near Russia's border.
Lucas Norwood · Thehackingpost

Elsewhere, airports in Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Poland have occasionally suspended flights due to sightings of unidentified drones. Countries such as Romania and Estonia have accused Russia, which has dismissed these claims as "baseless."

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged a "significant" response to what he terms "Europe's militarization," dismissing suggestions of Moscow planning to attack NATO as "nonsense." He emphasized that Russia is monitoring Europe's military build-up closely and warned that Russia would not hesitate to respond. He stated that Russia would not exhibit weakness or indecisiveness in response to the ongoing situation.

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Relations between Moscow and the European Union have continued to deteriorate since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, prompting the bloc to strengthen its collective defenses amid fears that the conflict could extend across NATO borders.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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