Polish F-16 fighter jets were scrambled on Friday to intercept a Russian Il-20 military reconnaissance aircraft. The Russian plane was flying without a flight plan and with its transponder switched off, raising concerns for air traffic control. As the Il-20 approached Polish airspace, the F-16s were deployed to escort and divert it. Polish authorities described the action as an “escort” of the aircraft. The incident underscores heightened tensions in the Baltic Sea region. This interception highlights the need for adherence to international aviation protocols. No further details regarding the incident have been released.