Swedish Armed Forces Track Russian Submarine in Baltic Sea, Confirm No Territorial Violation
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – The Swedish Armed Forces are monitoring a Russian submarine operating in international waters of the Baltic Sea, officials confirmed to Swedish newspaper Expressen. The submarine was observed on the surface, prompting inquiries that the Armed Forces addressed with transparency, according to press officer Jonas Beltrame-Linné.
While the presence of the submarine has drawn attention, the Swedish Armed Forces assert it has not entered Swedish territorial waters. This incident occurs against a backdrop of recurring encounters between Swedish and Russian naval forces in the baltic Sea,and echoes past episodes of heightened tension during the Cold war. The ongoing situation underscores the strategic importance of the Baltic Sea region and the continued need for vigilance amid geopolitical complexities.
“The submarine is clearly visible on the surface,and we are asked about it,so we want to be open,” Beltrame-Linné stated. “The submarine has been observed in international water and has not violated Swedish territory.”
Sweden has previously conducted searches for Russian submarines suspected of operating within its waters. A notable incident occurred in 1981 when a Soviet submarine ran aground in the swedish archipelago, sparking a important political crisis.
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