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War & Conflict3h 50m ago

Sweden scrambled two pairs of JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets on June 12 to intercept two Russian combat aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea near its airspace.

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Baltic Sea near Sweden

Who
Swedish military, Vice-Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum, Russian combat aircraft, NATO fighter jets
What
Sweden scrambled two pairs of JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets on June 12 to intercept two Russian combat aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea near its airspace.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:25:00 GMT · 3h 50m ago
Where
Baltic Sea near Sweden ·
Why
The Russian actions constitute a recurring pattern of behaviour that threatens Sweden's territorial integrity and security.
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This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Baltic Sea region, particularly following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Sweden's recent NATO membership, emphasizing regional security concerns.

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