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Drone Near French Aircraft Carrier in Malmö Handled by Swedish Forces

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  • A drone was detected near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö harbor on Wednesday.
  • Swedish defense forces took countermeasures, losing contact with the drone after disrupting it.
  • The identity and purpose of the drone operator are still unknown, with no further details released.

On Wednesday, a drone flew near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which is docked in Malmö harbor. The French Ministry of Defense confirmed this to Danish radio. ' A ship from the Swedish Navy observed a suspected drone during ongoing sea patrol in Öresund.

The Swedish Armed Forces stated, 'A ship from the Swedish Navy observed a suspected drone during ongoing sea patrol in Öresund. In connection with the observation, the Swedish Armed Forces took countermeasures to disrupt the suspected drone. ' The identity and purpose of the drone operator remain unknown.

In this case, a drone was detected on February 25 and handled by the Swedish forces involved in the security arrangements, more than 10 kilometers from the aircraft carrier.

French Ministry of Defense, Government ministry

A ship from the Swedish Navy observed a suspected drone during ongoing sea patrol in Öresund. In connection with the observation, the Swedish Armed Forces took countermeasures to disrupt the suspected drone. After that, contact with the drone was lost.

Swedish Armed Forces, Military organization
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