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Russian Embassy in Sweden Says It Was ‘Attacked’ by Drones

The Moscow Times

The Moscow Times

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July 2, 2026

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The diplomatic mission said one of the drones was carrying a “fake improvised explosive device” when it fell onto its premises.

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Sputnik

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russian Embassy in Sweden Says Subjected to Another Drone Attack

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Embassy in Sweden said on Thursday that it had been once again attacked by drones, with one dropping paint and another dropping an imitation of an improvised explosive device near the diplomatic mission.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Another Drone Attack on the Russian Embassy in Sweden

The incident was not merely a provocation, but an ‘attempt to intimidate’ the diplomatic staff, the Embassy stated. On Thursday, the Russian Embassy in Sweden said that two drones had hit its mission in Stockholm at around 2 a.m. local time. RELATED: Estonia Reroutes Rail Freight After Russia Suspends Border Crossing One quadcopter dropped a []

Intel Slava

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· Jul 5, 2026

🇷🇺❌🇺🇦— NOW: Russian drones striking targets in Kiev.

— NOW: Russian drones striking targets in Kiev.

Russia Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

Drone with fake bomb hits Russian Embassy in NATO country (PHOTOS)

Two drones carrying red paint and a fake bomb have attacked the Russian Embassy in Stockholm, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 2, 2026

Russia Accuses Sweden of Failing to Protect Embassy After Fake Drone Drops

Russia's embassy in Sweden said two drones entered its compound in Stockholm overnight, with one dropping red paint and another crashing near the building while carrying what Moscow described as a mock explosive device. The embassy accused Swedish authorities of failing to adequately protect the mission and claimed similar incidents have occurred repeatedly over the past two years.

BRICS News

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· Jul 4, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Ukrainian attack drones strike Russia's St.

JUST IN: Ukrainian attack drones strike Russia's St. Petersburg oil terminal.@BRICSNews

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Related coverage for "Russian Embassy in Sweden Says It Was ‘Attacked’ by Drones": Sputnik — Russian Embassy in Sweden Says Subjected to Another Drone Attack. teleSUR English — Another Drone Attack on the Russian Embassy in Sweden. Intel Slava — 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦— NOW: Russian drones striking targets in Kiev.. Russia Today — Drone with fake bomb hits Russian Embassy in NATO country (PHOTOS). Kyiv Post — Russia Accuses Sweden of Failing to Protect Embassy After Fake Drone Drops. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Ukrainian attack drones strike Russia's St.