Russian jet violates Swedish airspace, prompting swift response
15 June 2024 06:49
Another alert regarding Russian aviation activity: A Kremlin SU-24 fighter jet violated Swedish airspace on Friday east of Gotland, marking yet another such incident in recent days.
"The Russian aircraft were warned on Friday afternoon with a verbal warning, and when attention was not paid to it, and the aircraft did not change course, it was 'expelled' from Swedish airspace," the statement emphasized.
Violated airspace. sharp reaction from Sweden
The head of the Swedish Air Force, Jonas Wikman, stated that "Russia's actions are unacceptable and demonstrate a lack of respect for Swedish territorial integrity."
The most recent similar incidents by Russia occurred in 2022, when two Russian SU-27 and two SU-24 aircraft violated Swedish airspace, also near Gotland.
Finland also reported a violation of its airspace by Russia.
In the Baltic Sea, NATO exercises Baltops 24 with the participation of 19 countries under the command of the US are ongoing until June 20. Soldiers are honing their defence capabilities, among others, on Gotland and in the Stockholm archipelago.
