Estonia seeks NATO consultations after Russia jets incident

Estonia requested a consultation of NATO powers after the Baltic nation said three Russian fighter jets violated its airspace in a "brazen" 12-minute incursion. Estonia's president said air defense "must be a priority."

Three Russian fighter jets violated NATO member Estonia's airspace for 12 minutes on Friday in an "unprecedented brazen" incursion, its government said.

Russian jets have violated Estonian airspace in the past, but usually only briefly. The length of Friday's incursion was unusual.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russia's incursion in Estonia was a "dangerous provocation," while US President Donald Trump said it "could be big trouble."

However, a statement from Russia's Defense Ministry said the flight was in keeping with "international rules governing airspace" and "did not violate" Estonia's borders. 

Keep reading for the latest news on Russian violation of Estonian airspace as well as the latest developments in Russia's war in Ukraine on September 20: