Conflict & Security
Finland suspects Russian aircraft violated airspace
Finland’s defence ministry said Thursday evening that it suspected a Russian aircraft had violated Finnish airspace earlier in the day.
Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said in a ministry statement that “every suspected violation of air space is taken seriously” and that an investigation was underway.
Update
Finland's defence ministry said the suspected violation happened earlier on Thursday.
Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said every suspected airspace violation is taken seriously.
The defence ministry said an investigation is underway.
Source note: AFP news report published on 20 August 2026 at 18:53:13 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The alleged airspace violation remains under investigation.
The source does not provide the aircraft type, location, duration or outcome of the investigation.
Source
AFP news report published on .