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NATO scrambles F-18 jets to Ukraine border over unidentified object

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First reported on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 24:36 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 03:22 EDT

Summary

NATO scrambled fighter jets near the Ukraine border in response to an unidentified object detected on radar. The action took place in Poland and Romania, with additional scrambles reported in subsequent days. Spanish F-18 jets were deployed on Enhanced Air Policing duty to monitor the situation. The incidents occurred amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine. The unidentified object reappeared on radar, prompting further NATO response.

Latest: NATO scrambled Spanish F-18 jets on Enhanced Air Policing duty as a 'mystery aerial target' reappeared on radar.

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How it unfolded

  1. Wednesday 30 September

    NATO scrambled Spanish F-18 jets on Enhanced Air Policing duty as a 'mystery aerial target' reappeared on radar.

  2. Tuesday 29 September

  3. Thursday 24 September