Ukraine Apologizes After AN196 Drones Crash in Finland, Carry Unexploded Warhead

Two Ukrainian AN196 drones crashed in southern Finland near Kouvola.

“Zelenskyy talks to Finland's president over incident involving Ukrainian drones flying over Finnish airspace Ukrainian president says he and Finnish President Stubb 'see this situation the same way”

Anadolu Ajansı

One drone carried an unexploded warhead which was destroyed in a controlled detonation.

Anadolu Ajansı

No injuries or damage were reported.

Finland's Defense Ministry described the incident as a suspected territorial violation.

Ukraine apologized to Finland.

No drones were intentionally directed toward Finnish territory.

Channels Television

The most likely cause was interference from Russian electronic warfare systems.

Zelensky spoke by phone with Finnish President Stubb.

“Ukraine said Monday it had apologised to Helsinki after two Ukrainian drones crashed in southern Finland over the weekend, adding that they were likely knocked off course by Russian interference”

Channels Television

They see the situation the same way.

The incident came hours after Ukraine struck Russia’s Baltic port of Ust-Luga.

Finnish authorities opened investigations.

The National Bureau of Investigation launched a preliminary inquiry.

DW

Fighter jets were scrambled but did not engage.