Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has labeled a recent drone incident near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, docked in Malmö, as serious but not unexpected. He indicated that the incident involved what is believed to be a Russian drone, with ongoing investigations aimed at confirming the details. This public statement was made during a media engagement while he was visiting the aircraft carrier.

The Swedish Navy reported that the drone was disrupted approximately 13 kilometers away from the aircraft carrier, raising concerns about potential threats posed by foreign unmanned aerial vehicles to national security and military assets. The government's quick response underscores a growing apprehension about surveillance activities in the region, particularly involving Russian technology, which has been a point of contention in recent geopolitical relations.