* The four aircraft - two SU-27 and two SU-24 fighters - flew near island of Gotland
* Sweden's armed forced confirmed the incident, saying jets were photographed
* The country scrambled its own jets, and rebuked Russia for breaching air space
* Sweden is set to send military aid, including 5,000 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, first time since 1939 that Sweden has sent weapons to a country at war
Sweden said four Russian fighter jets violated its airspace over the Baltic Sea on Wednesday, as Moscow forces continued to bombard cities in Ukraine.
The four aircraft - two SU-27 and two SU-24 fighters - flew briefly over Swedish airspace east of the island of Gotland, according to a statement from the Swedish Armed Forces.
The incident came days after Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened military action against Sweden and neighboring Finland should either join NATO.
The countries are currently conducting joint military exercises.
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WNU Editor: It looks like Russia is also testing Japanese airspace .... Japan scrambles fighters as suspected Russian military helicopter enters Hokkaido airspace (Japan times).
Sweden Condemns Four Russian Fighter Jets Violating Its Airspace Over The Baltic Sea On Wednesday
Russian warplanes violate Sweden's airspace -- UPI Sweden condemns Russian violation of its airspace -- The Hill
Swedish defence minister calls Russian violation of airspace 'unacceptable' -- Reuters
Sweden summons Russian officials after fighter jets fly near Gotland island -- Euronews
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I don't understand Russia. The real military power of Russia is its nuclear weapons, for the rest, it is not negligible, of course, but not really impressive.
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