Russian aircraft intercepted by French fighter over Baltic

A French Dassault Rafale fighter jet intercepted and escorted a Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber and a Su-35S multirole fighter over the Baltic Sea. Video footage from the Rafale's TALIOS targeting pod shows the Russian aircraft during the encounter. Such intercepts are routine but highlight ongoing NATO-Russia aerial tensions in the region. The incident underscores the persistent military posturing in the strategically vital Baltic airspace.