The Finnish Defence Forces have temporarily restricted air and maritime traffic in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland as a precautionary measure. These restrictions came into effect before 3:00 AM local time, according to a post on X. The Defence Forces state the move is intended to ensure the operational capacity of authorities and the safety of civilians should drones be detected. The restrictions are specifically in place to facilitate potential countermeasures against unmanned aerial vehicles. This action is a preventative step taken by the Defence Forces to address potential risks. The area impacted is a section of the eastern Gulf of Finland.