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Six RAF Typhoon fighter jets are stationed at Malbork Airbase in Poland as part of NATO’s Operation Chessman, aimed at countering Russian aggression. Recently, British jets intercepted Russian aircraft twice over the Baltic Sea, with Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard emphasizing the UK’s commitment to NATO amid rising security threats. The strategic location near Kaliningrad highlights the importance of defending the SuwaÅ‚ki Gap, a critical area that could affect Baltic states’ connections to Europe in the event of a conflict.
