Two Swedish fighter jets under NATO command were dispatched Thursday to obstruct a Russian reconnaissance aircraft approaching Polish airspace over the Baltic Sea, Swedens armed forces said.The aircraft was close to Polish airspace, so we increased to signify our existence, make a visual recognition and escort it out of the location, Swedish Air Force spokesperson Therese Akerstedt informed AFP.The Swedish jets, running out of Malbork, Poland, determined the airplane as a Russian IL-20.
The interception occurred in global airspace, according to a statement from the Swedish military.Sweden became a NATO member in March 2024.
Tensions in the Baltic region have actually grown since Russia launched its major invasion of Ukraine in 2022.