Sweden scrambled its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets twice on Friday to intercept Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea near Swedish airspace. The Swedish Armed Forces reported two separate incidents, one in the south and one in the north of the Baltic Sea. The Russian aircraft were identified as fighter jets, though specific types were not disclosed. NATO aircraft also participated in the response, indicating allied coordination. Swedish officials stated the interceptions were conducted professionally and to safeguard Swedish airspace. These incidents occur amid heightened tensions in the region following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and increased military activity. Further details regarding the Russian aircraft’s flight path and intentions are currently unavailable.