Russian reconnaissance aircraft suspected of violating Finnish airspace
The aircraft is suspected of breaching Finnish airspace by approximately 4.7 nautical miles. The Finnish Border Guard is investigating the incident.
A Russian reconnaissance aircraft is suspected of breaching Finnish airspace over the Gulf of Finland, according to the Finnish Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred south of Utö, and an investigation is currently underway. The suspected violation lasted around three minutes, with the aircraft entering Finnish airspace as far as 4.7 nautical miles from its border. The Finnish Border Guard is conducting the inquiry and plans to release additional details as the case unfolds.
In response to the suspected violation, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has convened a meeting with the Russian ambassador to seek clarification on the matter. Earlier this year, another suspected airspace violation near Porkkala in Kirkkonummi involved a Russian military aircraft that deviated from its route to avoid a thunderstorm. In 2022, the Russian ambassador to Finland was also summoned to discuss similar incidents.
The Finnish government is taking these suspected violations seriously, and the investigation into this latest incident will be closely monitored.
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