Europe 395
Coding changes: Start Date changed from April 28, 1983. End Date changed from
May 7, 1983.
MID#2973
Dispute Number: 2973
Date(s): October 1, 1983 to October 1983
Participants: 365 Russia/380 Sweden
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: There were several submarine sightings and clashes between the USSR
and Sweden in the northern Baltic Sea in 1983. The Soviets sent subs into Swedish
waters, and the subs were chased out by Swedish forces.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from June 5, 1982. End Date changed from
October 4, 1982.
MID#2738
Dispute Number: 2738
Date(s): July 1987 to September 1987
Participants: 365 Russia/380 Sweden
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Sweden accused the Soviets of violating their territorial waters with sub-
marine patrols a total of 40 separate times between April and September. The Soviets
denied the claims.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from April 1, 1987. End Date changed from
Missing.
MID#3563
Dispute Number: 3563
Date(s): September 17, 1992 to September 21, 1992
Participants: 365 Russia/380 Sweden
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Swedish coast guards fired depth charges and anti-submarine grenades at
what was likely a Russian submarine. This was the second border violation and attack
in as many days.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from September 16, 1992.