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Russian Su-24 intercepted by Gripens after violating Swedish airspace

Incident Report

Fact Sheet
Date14 Jun 2024
TrackerEuropean Airspace Violations
TypeInterception
Location Gotland, Sweden
57.47, 18.49 (approximate)
What Happened

A Russian Su-24 crossed into Swedish airspace east of the southern tip of Gotland on a Friday evening. Two Swedish Air Force pilots called the aircraft on the radio and warned it off, receiving no reply. Two JAS 39 Gripens then intercepted the bomber and escorted it out. Sweden had joined NATO three months earlier, making this one of the first violations of its airspace as an alliance member.

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Gotland, Sweden
Gotland, Sweden
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