# NATO aircraft spotted near Russia’s Kaliningrad Region on Aug. 18, Die Welt reports

https://mins.news/en/item/26076

- TASS, 2026-08-19 11:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2175047

> Die Welt reported that NATO reconnaissance aircraft and fighter jets appeared near Russia’s Kaliningrad Region and in northern Norway on Tuesday. The unannounced maneuvers, led by the United States, involved Polish ground forces and other units. NATO said its members are continuously improving their defense capabilities.

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