# Russian aircraft suspected of violating Finnish airspace, officials say

https://mins.news/en/item/27950

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-21 02:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-aircraft-suspected-of-violating-finnish-airspace-officials-say/

> Finland’s Defense Ministry said a Russian aircraft was suspected of entering Finnish airspace over the western Gulf of Finland on Aug. 20. The Border Guard is investigating, while Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said more information would be released as the inquiry advances. The report comes amid increased Russian military flights near NATO’s eastern border, which NATO countries describe as provocations and aggression intended to test their air defenses.

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