Sweden Says Russian Drone Targeted French Carrier; Kremlin Calls Claim “Absurd”
Sweden believes a drone near a French carrier was Russian. The Swedish military jammed the device after spotting it. This happened near the Charles de Gaulle carrier in Malmo.The French warship docked in Sweden for the first time. It will soon take part in Nato exercises in the region. The drone appeared seven nautical miles from the vessel.
Swedish Prime Minister Responds
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson spoke onboard the carrier. He called the incident serious but not unexpected. It was very difficult to see as a coincidence, he added.Kristersson recognized the pattern from other situations. “It is a Russian way of acting,” he stated. Therefore, Sweden points firmly at Moscow.
Kremlin Denies Involvement
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejected the claims completely. He called the Swedish accusation “absurd.” However, this Russian drone Sweden carrier incident highlights rising tensions.Nato allies remain watchful in the region. The incident occurred during a historic first visit. The carrier’s presence signals strengthened Nordic defense cooperation.
