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Finland Summons Russian Diplomat Over Second Airspace Breach
Finland is looking into another incident where a Russian plane might have flown into its airspace without permission.
This is the second time in less than three weeks.
Finland's government has asked a Russian diplomat to explain what happened.
The event occurred near Porvoo, a town in southern Finland.
The Finnish Border Guard is currently investigating the situation.
Countries watch their airspace for safety and security.
Finland summoned a Russian diplomat over a suspected airspace violation.
The incident occurred on June 10, marking the second such event in under three weeks.
A Russian military aircraft is suspected of entering Finnish airspace.
The airspace violation happened off the coast of Porvoo in southern Finland.
The Finnish Border Guard is currently investigating the event.
- Who
- Finland and Russia
- What
- A suspected airspace violation by a Russian military aircraft.
- Where
- Off the coast of Porvoo in southern Finland.
- When
- June 10
- Why
- The reason for the airspace violation is unknown; the Finnish Border Guard is investigating.
Key facts
- Country
- Finland
- Incident Date
- June 10
- Location
- Porvoo, Finland
- Suspected Violator
- Russian military aircraft
- Investigating Agency
- Finnish Border Guard
- Incident Type
- Airspace violation
