Russian Jet Forces Estonian Navy to Retreat in Gulf of Finland Standoff

Estonian Navy's Attempted Tanker Boarding Thwarted by Russian Fighter Jet in Gulf of Finland A recent incident in the Gulf of Finland highlights escalating tensions between Estonia and Russia. The Estonian Navy attempted to board a tanker, suspected to be part of a Russian shadow fleet used to circumvent sanctions, in international waters. However, the arrival of a Russian Su-35 fighter jet forced the Estonian vessels to retreat. Video footage, circulating online, shows Estonian naval ships and aircraft involved in the operation. The video's narrator claims that the Estonian Navy also employed a helicopter and attempted to board the tanker multiple times. The tanker's crew refused to allow boarding. "The appearance of the Russian Su-35 fighter jet effectively ended the Estonian Navy's attempts," states the video's narrator. The incident raises concerns about potential escalation in the region and the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia. While the video's claims require further investigation and verification by independent sources, it underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Baltic Sea region and the ongoing challenges faced by NATO member states in dealing with Russian actions.