Russian jets almost violate Swedish airspace

Russian aircraft twice approached Swedish airspace near Stockholm, prompting NATO scrambles.

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Stockholm archipelago, Sweden

Updated

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 09:55 UTC

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Last week, Russian military aircraft attempted to violate Swedish airspace on two separate occasions near the Stockholm archipelago. NATO forces scrambled jets in response, with the Russian planes turning away mere meters from Swedish airspace. The incidents underscore heightened tensions in the Baltic region since Sweden joined NATO.

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