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31-03-2022, 12:58 PM
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/30/russian-f...-16376837/
Russian fighter jets were carrying nuclear weapons when they flew over Europe earlier this month, according to Swedish media.
Two Su-24 bombers and two Sukhoi Su-27 fighters were spotted in European airspace on March 2.
They flew over the Baltic towards the island of Gotland before they were intercepted by Swedish jets.
The planes took off from an airbase in Kaliningrad, Russia, and were pictured in European airspace – where they stayed for one minute.
Now, reports have come out saying the Su-24 bombers were carrying nuclear weapons.
Although Sweden’s military previously confirmed the interception, it is yet to comment on the claims published by TV4, Expressen and Aftonbladet.
At the time, Sweden’s defence minister Peter Hultqvist said: ‘The Russian violation of Swedish airspace is of course completely unacceptable.
‘It will lead to a firm diplomatic response from Sweden. Swedish sovereignty and territory must always be respected.’
Russian fighter jets were carrying nuclear weapons when they flew over Europe earlier this month, according to Swedish media.
Two Su-24 bombers and two Sukhoi Su-27 fighters were spotted in European airspace on March 2.
They flew over the Baltic towards the island of Gotland before they were intercepted by Swedish jets.
The planes took off from an airbase in Kaliningrad, Russia, and were pictured in European airspace – where they stayed for one minute.
Now, reports have come out saying the Su-24 bombers were carrying nuclear weapons.
Although Sweden’s military previously confirmed the interception, it is yet to comment on the claims published by TV4, Expressen and Aftonbladet.
At the time, Sweden’s defence minister Peter Hultqvist said: ‘The Russian violation of Swedish airspace is of course completely unacceptable.
‘It will lead to a firm diplomatic response from Sweden. Swedish sovereignty and territory must always be respected.’
