Suspected territorial violation in the Gulf of Finland
Ministry of Defence
Publication date 1.8.2017 11.15
Type:Press release
Two Spanish F 18 fighter aircraft are suspected of having violated Finland’s airspace on Tuesday morning 1 August 2017.
The territorial violation took place in the Gulf of Finland south of Upinniemi at 09.00.
The Finnish Border Guard is investigating the matter.
Inquiries: Kirsti Haimila, Senior Adviser, Ministry of Defence, tel. +358 295 140 122.