Swedish Jets Scramble to Intercept Russian Bomber Encroaching on NATO Airspace
Stockholm, June 16, 2024 – In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Swedish fighter jets were scrambled today to intercept a Russian bomber that violated NATO airspace. The incident occurred early in the morning, triggering immediate responses from multiple NATO member states. Incident Details The Russian Tu-95 bomber was detected by NATO radar systems as it approached the borders of NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea. Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen jets were promptly deployed to intercept the aircraft. According to Swedish military officials, the Russian bomber did not respond to initial communication attempts, prompting the scramble. The…