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Why a Black Hawk helicopter landed on the roof of the Swedish parliament

If you looked up at the Swedish parliament in Stockholm on Tuesday morning, you may have seen (and presumably heard) a Black Hawk helicopter landing on top of the building. Advertisement Marie Tisäter, a spokesperson for the Swedish Armed Forces, explained that the helicopter was taking part in a joint exercise by the Armed Forces and the police. The exercise was held between 8am and noon. 'This part of the exercise focused on being able to descend via a rope from high up,' she told the TT news agency. A sign next to the Swedish parliament reading "exercise". Photo: Oscar Olsson/TT It's no coincidence that the roof of the parliament building was used. 'It's important that we train in places where we should be able to operate,' said Tisäter. She did not say whether similar exercises will be held at parliament in the future. 'We regularly practise with each other in various locations,' she said. The helicopter hovering above central Stockholm. Photo: Oscar Olsson/TT