The Swedish Armed Forces issued a statement confirming that a drone, which had disrupted the operations of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, was of Russian origin. The drone was detected near the Öresund Strait close to Malmö while the aircraft carrier was operating in Swedish waters. According to the military, the drone took off from a Russian reconnaissance ship, which highlights ongoing tensions in the Baltic Sea region.

The incident occurred on a Wednesday when the Swedish military reported that it had intercepted the drone in a timely manner. The Swedish Navy was able to escort the Russian vessel away from Swedish territorial waters, indicating a measure of control and readiness to respond to unauthorized foreign military activity. Such encounters in the Baltic Sea are raising concerns among neighboring countries about potential provocations and violations of airspace.

Ewa Skoog Haslum, Chief of Operations for the Swedish Armed Forces, stated that while such activities from Russia are not surprising, they are serious and show how crucial it is to remain vigilant. The incident serves as a reminder of the heightened military presence in the region and the importance of maintaining security and readiness to respond to similar situations in the future. It reflects broader issues of military surveillance and security in the context of Russia's ongoing actions in international waters.