The defense is investigating a violation outside Ystad

A Russian tugboat was observed on Saturday by the Swedish Navy off the south coast of Skåne.

The ship reportedly has a final destination of Arkhangelsk on the White Sea in northwestern Russia.

During the afternoon it passed on a straight course south of Ystad, and then turned sharply.

Then it went southeast to turn around again – and then back.

- We are aware of the incident with the ship and are investigating whether there was a violation or not, says Johanna Toll, communicator at the Swedish Armed Forces, to TT.

Late on Sunday afternoon, the Russian-owned ship was further south, heading towards the German Rügen.

According to YA, one of the Swedish Navy's corvettes has been seen near the ship.

- Of course, we keep an eye on our territorial waters and follow the situation closely, but otherwise I don't want to comment further on the incident, says Johanna Toll.