Reuters: Sweden intercepts Russian planes over Baltic amid regional tensions
(Reuters) - Swedish fighters intercepted four Russian planes flying in international air space over the Baltic sea with their transponders turned off, the country's military said on Tuesday.
Relations between the West and Russia have soured as a result of Moscow's role in the conflict in Ukraine and its annexation of Crimea, while increased Russian military activity in the Baltic has added to tension.
Sweden, which is not a member of NATO, said it had intercepted two Russian Backfire bombers which were being escorted by two Flanker fighter jets.
Update: Sweden Reports Russian Bombers, Fighters Over Baltic Sea -- NYT
WNU Editor: These planes were in international waters .... but the tensions are obviously there.
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