The Swedish Air Surveillance and Rapid Response (QRA) system has intercepted Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea. This was announced today by the Swedish Air Force on the social platform X, writes Focus.
Yesterday, January 22, the Swedish Air Force intercepted two Russian Su-35S fighters over the Baltic Sea.
"Sweden continuously, 24 hours a day, conducts air patrols, protecting NATO“, the Swedish authorities emphasized.
Recently, the Polish Air Force used fighter jets to intercept and escort a Russian reconnaissance plane that was flying near the borders of Polish airspace.
Earlier, several Tu-95MS bombers, escorted by Su-33 fighters, were intercepted over Great Britain.
Poland raised its MiG-29 fighters into the sky to intercept a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance plane. This was the third such incident in a week.
A few days earlier, Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace and remained there for 12 minutes.
Norway also reported that in 2025, Russia violated its airspace three times - each violation lasting from one to four minutes.
Air Alert Over the Baltic Sea! Swedish Air Force Intercepts Russian Fighter Jets
Recently, the Polish Air Force used fighter jets to intercept and escort a Russian reconnaissance aircraft that was flying close to the borders of Polish airspace
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