Finland suspects Russian plane of violating its airspace
Finland’s defense ministry said on Thursday evening it suspected that a Russian aircraft had violated its airspace earlier in the day.
Helsinki - Finland's defence ministry has accused a Russian aircraft of potentially violating the country's airspace earlier on Thursday. Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen confirmed that an investigation is currently underway to determine the details of the alleged incident.
This is not the first time such an occurrence has taken place between the two neighbouring nations. Finland, which shares a 1,340km border with Russia, has witnessed a series of similar incidents in recent months. In May and June, Finland suspected two Russian military aircraft of breaching its airspace and subsequently summoned the Russian charge d'affaires to express its concerns.
The heightened tensions in the region can be traced back to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In response to this aggressive move, Finland abandoned its long-standing policy of military non-alignment and decided to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in April 2023. The country remains on high alert, fully aware of the potential risks and consequences associated with these ongoing territorial disputes.
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