The United States sent two B-52 Stratofortress bombers to Estonia.
What is known
B-52 Stratofortress nuclear bombersflew 200 km from the Russian border with Russia. The United States sent planes to Estonia in honor of the country's Independence Day, which is celebrated today, February 24. The flight of strategic bombers over Tallinn became part of the events dedicated to the holiday.
Bombarderos estrategicos B-52 de la Fuerza Aérea de EE. uu. en el cielo sobre la ciudad de Tallin, Estonia. pic.twitter.com/zeprlR3BIc
— Realidad Internacional (@realidad_int) February 24, 2023
También se han podido ver HIMARS, aunque los estonios tardarán años en llegar actualmente EEUU tiene desplegada una unidad en Estonia como refuerzo de defensa OTAN. pic.twitter.com/njzvHMngbK
— Alberto R. Fdez.-Castaño (@albertorfc) February 24, 2023
US Air Force General James HeckerCommander of the Air Forces in Europe and Africa, said that the United States remains firmly committed to the freedom and sovereignty of Estonia and all Baltic allies. US-Estonian security cooperation is one of the key elements in efforts to strengthen NATO's eastern flank in Europe.
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Along with the B-52 Stratofortress, the parade tookparticipation and other aircraft. In particular, as the official website of the US Air Force in Europe and Africa notes, Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters of the French, German and Polish Air Forces could be seen in the sky over Tallinn.