NATO conducts drills with 200 aircraft near Russia

NATO launches Ramstein Flag 2026 air exercises with over 200 aircraft in countries bordering Russia.

ByZoe Allen- Senior Editor

Today / 11:03|Last updated: Today / 11:05

NATO conducts drills with 200 aircraft near Russia — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

NATO announced the start of "Ramstein Flag 2026" (RAFL 26) tactical air exercises on June 8 in countries bordering Russia.

18 nations will participate. Main venues include Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.

Over 200 aircraft will perform about 150 sorties daily. The drills run from June 8 to 19.

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