Summary
Sweden confirmed that it intercepted a Russian drone near a French aircraft carrier in the Oresund strait. The Swedish forces disabled the drone and escorted the Russian ship out of their waters. An investigation is underway into what Sweden and France called a "provocation" by Russia.
Key Facts
- A Russian drone was intercepted near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Oresund strait.
- The incident happened during the carrier's visit to the region between Sweden and Denmark.
- Sweden's military observed the drone taking off from a Russian intelligence ship.
- Sweden's Defence Minister confirmed the drone's origin as the Russian ship Zhigulevsk.
- The drone flew unauthorized in Swedish airspace, leading to its neutralization by Swedish forces.
- Swedish navy vessel HMS Rapp used technical means to disable the drone 13 km from the French carrier.
- Swedish Prime Minister announced an investigation into the incident.
- The Russian government dismissed the allegations of provocation as absurd.
