Russian military aircraft suspected of violating Finnish airspace to avoid thunderstorm

A Russian military aircraft is suspected of entering Finnish airspace without permission over the Gulf of Finland on Wednesday afternoon while diverting around a thunderstorm, the Finnish Defence Ministry reported.

The alleged incursion occurred near Porkkala, prompting the Finnish Air Force to scramble an operational flight in response. Authorities did not specify the type of aircraft involved.

Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen confirmed an investigation has been launched, with the Finnish Border Guard leading the probe.