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Finland says Russian military aircraft suspected of violating its airspace

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Posted on June 10, 2025

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HELSINKI (Reuters) -A Russian military aircraft is suspected of having violated Finnish airspace on Tuesday, Finland's defence ministry said in a statement. An investigation has been launched by the

Suspected Russian Military Aircraft Breaches Finnish Airspace

HELSINKI (Reuters) -A Russian military aircraft is suspected of having violated Finnish airspace on Tuesday, Finland's defence ministry said in a statement.

An investigation has been launched by the Finnish Border Guard, Minister of Defence Antti Hakkanen said.

Finland last month said two Russian aircraft were suspected of violating Finnish airspace on May 23.

(Reporting by Essi Lehto, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • A Russian military aircraft allegedly violated Finnish airspace.
  • The incident is under investigation by the Finnish Border Guard.
  • Finland reported a similar incident last month.
  • The Finnish Minister of Defence commented on the situation.
  • The event adds to tensions between Finland and Russia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Finland's defence ministry report?
Finland's defence ministry reported that a Russian military aircraft is suspected of having violated Finnish airspace on Tuesday.
Who is leading the investigation into the airspace violation?
The investigation has been launched by the Finnish Border Guard, as stated by Minister of Defence Antti Hakkanen.
Have there been previous incidents of airspace violations?
Yes, Finland reported that two Russian aircraft were suspected of violating Finnish airspace on May 23.

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