Signal
Submitted
May 19, 2026, 09:27 UTC
Finland and Estonia confirm Russian deliberate drone jamming causing drones to deviate into Baltic states and Finland.
On May 15, 2026, Finnish and Estonian authorities confirmed that Russia is deliberately jamming Ukrainian drones intended for Russia, causing them to veer off course and crash in the Baltic region and Finland. This drone interference occurs without regard for the impact on other countries. Ukrainian sources previously accused Russia of this targeted interference. The incident is part of ongoing hybrid warfare tactics observed in the region.
Confidence: High
Direct confirmation by affected state authorities and Ukrainian accusations indicating deliberate use of electronic warfare / jamming by Russia targeting drones, causing incidents in non-conflict states, consistent with hybrid warfare tactics.
Source URL
https://www.hbl.fi/varlden/myndighetskallor-i-finland-och-estland-ryssland-stor-dronare-ur-kurs/
Source reliability
F
Info credibility
6
Event time
Mar 31, 2026, 00:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Near Kouvola
Region
Kymenlaakso
Primary actor
Russian electronic warfare forces
Country
Finland
Countries
Finland
Tags
Russia, Finland, Estonia, Ukraine, drone jamming, hybrid warfare, GPS jamming