Swedish defense minister calls Russian violation of airspace 'unacceptable'

[Cheezoholic]

Wed, March 2, 2022, 2:14 PM·1 min read
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Four Russian fighter jets briefly entered Swedish territory over the Baltic Sea on Wednesday, the Swedish Armed Forces said, sparking a swift condemnation from Sweden's defence minister.

Two Russian SU27 and two SU24 fighter jets briefly entered Swedish airspace east of the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, Sweden's Armed Forces said in a statement, adding that Swedish JAS 39 Gripen jets were sent to document the violation.

"The Russian violation of Swedish airspace is of course completely unacceptable," Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist told news agency TT. "It will lead to a firm diplomatic response from Sweden. Swedish sovereignty and territory must always be respected."

Sweden's Armed Forces said the situation was under control and that the incident showed preparedness was good.

https://news.yahoo.com/swedish-armed-forces-says-russian-191426328.htmi

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This the stuff that scares the crap out of me. One mistake and shit hits the fan

[NCDem47]

1. Russians and Chinese both desperately want to goad others as pretext for conflict.

Itching for a fight because they think they will win any war and achieve their goals.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. Russia, bogged down in Ukraine like Afghanistan, doesn't need another fight. . . . nt

[Irish_Dem]

3. China probably can achieve its goals.

And will act much more competently than Putin.