WorldAboard French fighter jets defending Europe’s borders from Russia

As Europe weighs how to respond to Russian aggression, French Rafale fighter jets are serving on the front line. French pilots based in Lithuania conduct constant patrols to defend Europe’s borders. Their crews seek to deter Russian drones that enter European airspace, and sometimes Russian aircraft as well. France 2’s report follows the pilots as they carry out this mission on Europe’s eastern edge.

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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-07-14 14:45Original