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Sweden Disrupts Suspected Russian Drone Near French Carrier in Malmö

The episode coincides with tighter European checks on Russian-linked tankers, reinforcing concerns over coordinated gray‑zone pressure.

Overview

  • Swedish forces detected a drone near the Charles de Gaulle and used electronic jamming that removed it from tracking, with its final fate still unclear.
  • Defence Minister Pål Jonson said it is probable Swedish airspace was violated as a Russian warship operated in the Øresund and territorial waters.
  • France’s military said Sweden’s protection worked perfectly and operations aboard the carrier were not interrupted.
  • European monitoring has intensified on Russian-linked vessels, including reports of at least six ships in or near the Øresund and UK scrutiny of the tanker Boracay, which AFP says carried private security tied to Russian interests.
  • Sweden’s Coast Guard opened a preliminary environmental probe after an oil spill in Malmö’s port, and officials have not determined the source.