Swedish navy encountering Russian submarines ‘almost weekly’ – and more could be on the way
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The Swedish navy is encountering Russian submarines in the Baltic Sea on an "almost weekly" basis, according to its chief of operations, Capt Marko Petkovic. He stated that Russia is continuously reinforcing its presence in the region and modernizing its ships, including producing Kilo-class submarines. Sweden is preparing for a potential increase in Russian naval activity in the Baltic Sea following a ceasefire or armistice in Ukraine. The Baltic Sea region faces increasing threats, including potential hybrid attacks, sabotage of underwater infrastructure, and the presence of Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers. Sweden recently hosted a NATO anti-submarine warfare exercise to prepare for possible underwater attacks in the challenging Baltic environment.
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