Finland’s border guard reported a violation of its airspace by a Russian aircraft on Friday. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Finland area, prompting a swift response from Finnish authorities. The aircraft entered Finnish airspace without permission and remained there for a short period. Finland’s defense ministry has stated they are investigating the situation and have summoned the Russian ambassador to provide explanations. This is not the first time Russian military aircraft have been accused of similar incursions near Finnish airspace, particularly since the start of the war in Ukraine. The incident has raised tensions between the two countries, though Finland has maintained a firm stance regarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Further details regarding the type of aircraft and the precise duration of the violation are expected to be released following the investigation.

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