Finland has launched an investigation into suspected airspace violations after multiple unmanned aerial vehicles entered its territory and crashed in the country’s south, raising fresh security concerns along its border with Russia.
The Defense Ministry said several low-flying, slow-moving objects were detected Sunday morning over maritime areas and southeastern Finland. In response, the air force deployed an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet to identify the aircraft.
Authorities confirmed that two drones crashed near Kouvola, with police securing the sites as investigations continue. Officials described the incident as a serious breach of Finnish airspace.
Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said the incursions are being treated with utmost seriousness, adding that further details will be released once the situation is fully verified.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo indicated the drones were likely Ukrainian, noting recent strikes targeting Russian territory near Finland’s border. He suggested signal interference may have caused the drones to veer off course.
The incident follows similar cases across the Baltic region, where Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania recently reported stray drones crashing within their borders.
The developments come amid intensified Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, part of a broader effort to pressure Moscow as US-backed peace talks remain stalled.
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