BOMBS OVER SWEDEN

This newspaper article from The Gazette, dated August 13, 1946, reports on a series of mysterious aerial phenomena occurring over Sweden. For over a month, the Swedish skies have been traversed by increasing numbers of 'rocket bombs,' with daily sightings rising from 100 to 200. These objects are described as having long, luminous tails similar to meteors. While initially mistaken for meteors, the frequency and the observation of a 'swarm' passing over Stockholm have caused significant public alarm. Scientific examination has reportedly determined that the objects are harmless and non-explosive, and no damage has been reported in populated areas. Despite the Swedish government's refusal to speculate on the source of these rockets, the article notes that their flight path—from southeast to northwest—suggests an origin in the Russian-controlled Baltic coast of Germany, the former Baltic States, or the U.S.S.R. The article highlights the psychological impact of these events, noting that while the Swedish government maintains a calm stance, unofficial opinion is pessimistic, viewing the phenomena as a potential precursor to political demands from a neighboring state. The piece concludes by expressing a hope that these events are merely accidents rather than a new diplomatic or military strategy in Northern Europe.