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- 1Sweden's new air force doctrine targets strikes deep inside Russia●Sweden is no longer planning to just defend itself: if Moscow attacks, its air force will strike deep inside Russia. Tha
Sweden's newly published air force doctrine says the country will no longer limit itself to defending its own territory. If Russia attacks, Swedish aircraft are to carry out strikes deep inside Russian territory. The shift marks a significant change from Sweden's long-standing defensive posture, and is drawing wide attention and debate about its implications for NATO and European security.
- 2Swedish colonel says forces would strike deep into Russia if attacked●Если Россия нападет, Путин больше не сможет рассчитывать на то, что мы просто будем отражать его удары – мы будем бить в
Swedish Air Force officer Colonel Karl Bergkvist said that if Russia attacks, Putin can no longer count on NATO countries merely repelling his strikes. Describing a new air force doctrine, he said the plan for deciding the outcome of an air war involves going on the offensive and striking deep into Russian territory. The statement reflects a shift in Nordic and NATO thinking toward deterrence by threat of offensive response rather than purely defensive operations.
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Flygplats means airport in Swedish, and searches are spiking after Mount Etna's volcanic activity forced Catania airport on Sicily to close, halting flights. Sveriges Radio reports that ash from the eruption has stopped air traffic, and Swedish travelers and news followers are looking up airport information, status updates and how the closure affects flights to and from Sicily.