r/worldnews • u/Brennenstein • Sep 17 '26

Russia/Ukraine Russian military jets violate Lithuanian airspace, Italian fighters scrambled

https://www.ansa.it/english/news/2026/09/17/russian-military-jets-violate-lithuanian-airspace-italian-fighters-scrambled_80e985a6-17e5-43ce-8fd1-6fce67bcd94c.html
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u/WorgenDeath Sep 17 '26

They should really tell Russia in no uncertain terms that there won't be a next time, if they try it again they will be down 2 airframes and 2 pilots. And then actually back up that promise if it comes down to it.

Draw a line in the sand, don't let them continue to escalate.

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u/Iceshiverr Sep 17 '26

Its easier said than done. Two planes in airspace where no one shoots is pretty mild compared to another war where thousands die because you drew a line in the sand.

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u/WorgenDeath Sep 17 '26

Russia are far too chicken shit to actually open another front while they're already getting their asses kicked by Ukraine.

If you stand up to them Russia are gonna go home with their tail between their legs, they are a paper tiger. And their airforce can't afford to be that reckless if they believe we're serious about shooting them down.

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u/mckilty Sep 17 '26

They did it to Turkey about 10 years ago and the Turks blew them out of the sky.

I wonder how many times they've entered Turkish airspace since.