US fighter aircraft mysteriously 'flying near Russian border' as WW3 fears explode

Aircraft activity has ramped up. 18:20, Wed, Aug 19, 2026 Updated: 18:20, Wed, Aug 19, 2026 US fighter jets (Image: Getty)An American fighter jet is flying near the Russian border, close to the Kaliningrad region, state media in Moscow has claimed, as fears of a conflict between NATO and Russia soar.MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW... Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy