Sweden intercepts Russian jets over Baltic Sea

23 January 2026 16:46

Swedish rapid reaction forces scrambled to monitor and intercept Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea on January 23.

“Swedish QRA intercepted two Su-35S escorting a Tu-22M over the Baltic Sea yesterday. 24/7 Air Policing protecting NATO,” the Swedish Air Force wrote on social media, posting an image of the operation.

Sweden intercepts Russian jets over Baltic Sea

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