Defense Forces restrict aviation and maritime traffic in eastern Gulf of Finland

Finland's Defense Forces have enacted temporary restrictions on aviation and maritime traffic in the eastern Gulf of Finland, effective early Saturday morning. The move aims to bolster security in the region.

The Defense Forces announced the establishment of these restricted zones via the X messaging service. The General Staff's communications department informed Helsingin Sanomat that air surveillance in southeastern Finland was intensified starting at 05:18.

According to the communications department, the restricted zones were put in place as a precautionary measure in response to drone attacks directed at Ukraine's defense efforts from Russia. "For this reason, we have intensified air surveillance to ensure public safety and the operational conditions for authorities if necessary," stated Jere Paldanius, a spokesperson for the General Staff. The General Staff will provide further updates once the restricted zones are lifted.

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For this reason, we have intensified air surveillance to ensure public safety and the operational conditions for authorities if necessary.