Swedish and Finnish fighter jets intercepted a group of Russian military aircraft. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The incident became known on September 25, 2026. According to Reuters, the air forces of Sweden and Finland detected a group of military aircraft belonging to Russia and met them with fighter jets.
The move is seen as a joint measure by Northern European countries to protect their airspace. In the context of Sweden and Finland's NATO membership, such incidents are becoming more frequent.
No official statement has been made by the Russian side. Additional information about the details of the incident has not yet been published.