Four Russian fighter jets have violated Swedish airspace today. The breach occurred in east Gotland. Air Force Chief Carl-Johan Edström has stated that in light of the current situation with the war in Ukraine, “we take the incident very seriously. According to him, the Swedish air force conducted an operation and documented the incident, in the form of photographing by Jas 39 Gripen.
"It shows that our readiness is good. We were on the ground to ensure the territorial integrity and borders of Sweden. "We have full control of the situation," said Air Force chief Carl-Johan Edström in a statement to Swedish media.
"Unprofessional and irresponsible"
There were two Russian SU-27 fighter jets and two Russian SU-24 fighter jets violating Swedish airspace. The breach, according to the Armed Forces was brief and occurred across the sea east of Gotland.
The SU-27, named after NATO "Flanker", is a fighter jet. The SU-24, which bears the NATO name "Fencer", is an attack and bomber aircraft.
Minister of Defense: "Completely unacceptable"
Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist has stated that the violation will lead to "a clear diplomatic signal from the Swedish side".
"The violation of Swedish airspace by Russia is, of course, completely unacceptable. This will lead to a clear diplomatic signal from the Swedish side. Swedish sovereignty and territory must always be respected. Action by Russia should be considered unprofessional. "Today's security policy situation means that what happened should be considered very serious."
