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Porvoo Drone Initially Identified as Russian, Yle Reports

From Helsingin Sanomat · () Finnish

Translated from Finnish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A drone found in the Pellinge archipelago near Porvoo is reportedly Russian, based on an initial investigation cited by Yle and two official sources.
  • Finland’s Gulf of Finland Coast Guard has not confirmed the information, and authorities are examining the drone and determining whether it crossed the national border.
  • The Border Guard has begun a preliminary inquiry into a possible territorial violation, while authorities have not yet decided whether to investigate a crime.

A drone found on Tuesday among shore rocks in the Pellinge archipelago near Porvoo has been identified as Russian in an initial investigation, Yle reported, citing two officials.

The Gulf of Finland Coast Guard has not confirmed the information. Lieutenant Senior Grade Antti Leskelä, the investigation leader, said the matter remains under examination. Authorities are studying the device technically and investigating where it may have crossed Finland’s national border.

The Border Guard began a preliminary inquiry into a possible territorial violation in the Gulf of Finland. Officials are also considering whether the case should become a criminal investigation. The drone appeared to be designed for surveying and had an estimated wingspan of about two meters. Authorities said it posed no danger to bystanders.

The matter is currently under investigation.

· Antti LeskeläThe investigation leader described the status of the inquiry into the drone.
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