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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
Sweden, Russia, NATO, vice-admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum
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 · 5h 27m ago
Where
Baltic Sea, near Sweden ·
Why
Russian actions are serious and constitute a recurring pattern of behaviour that threatens both Swedish territorial integrity and security.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Baltic Sea region, especially since Sweden joined NATO in March 2024, as Russian military activity near Swedish airspace continues to be monitored by NATO forces.
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