Swedish Gripen Jets Intercept Russian Submarine in Kattegat Strait

Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters identified and shadowed a Russian Kilo-class submarine as it moved through strategic waters toward the Baltic Sea on Friday. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets escort Russian Kilo-class submarine in Kattegat Strait, April 10. (Photo by Swedish Armed Forces/X) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Kattegat strait on Friday, April 10, the Swedish Armed Forces announced on social media. The Kattegat, a strategic waterway connecting the North and Baltic Seas, is a high-traffic zone where Swedish forces maintain constant surveillance. “Together with allies, we are now monitoring the submarine’s continued route into the Baltic Sea ,” the military statement said. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . The Armed Forces emphasized that the operation was part of planned activities to ensure a “high level of situational awareness” and to guarantee the territorial integrity of Sweden and its NATO allies. The Kilo-class submarine is a diesel-electric attack vessel known for its stealth capabilities. Swedish fighter jets tracking Russian submarine in the Kattegat. On Friday, Swedish JAS 39 Gripen intercepted a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Kattegat. Together with allies, we are now monitoring the submarine’s continued route into the Baltic Sea. https://t.co/BrIU6SD4AS pic.twitter.com/XBcwTPQ1bS The increase in maritime monitoring follows recent tensions in Swedish waters involving Russia’s “shadow fleet.” Just last week, the Swedish Coast Guard detained and later released the tanker Flora 1 after an oil spill was detected east of Gotland. While charges were ultimately dropped, Swedish Minister for Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin warned that such vessels – often inadequately insured and used to bypass sanctions – pose significant security and environmental risks to the region. Swedish authorities have intensified their policing of the Baltic Sea as Russia continues to seek alternative export routes amid Ukrainian drone strikes on its energy terminals, such as Primorsk. The interception of the submarine underscores the heightened state of alert among Baltic nations as they navigate the security implications of the ongoing regional conflicts. Other Topics of Interest Royal Navy Fails to Seize Russian Tankers Despite Starmer’s Pledges The UK government faces criticism after sanctioned tankers escorted by a Russian frigate were allowed to pass through the English Channel without intervention. To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter Contact Us Please leave your suggestions or corrections here Cancel Send Kyiv Post Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.