Finland summoned the Russian ambassador to request an explanation for a suspected airspace violation by a Russian IL-20 reconnaissance aircraft. The plane reportedly entered Finnish airspace over the western Gulf of Finland, south of the island of Uto, flying approximately 9 kilometers (4.7 nautical miles) into Finnish territory before leaving. Finland's Border Guard launched a preliminary investigation, and the Finnish Defense Minister emphasized the seriousness of any suspected airspace violations. Finland shares a 1,340 km border with Russia and has experienced multiple suspected airspace violations in recent years. Finland joined NATO in April 2023 after abandoning its policy of military non-alignment.

Finland summoned the Russian ambassador to request an explanation for a suspected airspace violation by a Russian IL-20 reconnaissance aircraft. The plane reportedly entered Finnish airspace over the western Gulf of Finland, south of the island of Uto, flying approximately 9 kilometers (4.7 nautical miles) into Finnish territory before leaving. Finland's Border Guard launched a preliminary investigation, and the Finnish Defense Minister emphasized the seriousness of any suspected airspace violations. Finland shares a 1,340 km border with Russia and has experienced multiple suspected airspace violations in recent years. Finland joined NATO in April 2023 after abandoning its policy of military non-alignment.