Finnish air traffic controllers have imposed temporary restrictions on air traffic over the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland, which falls within their area of responsibility.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, citing foreign media reports, flights in the Finnish-controlled airspace below an altitude of 20 kilometers have been temporarily restricted.
While officials have not provided a specific reason for the sudden measure, the decision follows a warning issued by Alexander Drozdenko, the governor of Russia's Leningrad region, regarding a potential threat from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the area.
The Gulf of Finland, a critical maritime and aerial corridor in Northern Europe, frequently sees heightened security monitoring due to its proximity to major regional hubs. The implementation of such restrictions is a standard precautionary measure in international aviation protocols when authorities identify potential security risks, such as unauthorized drone activity or military exercises, to ensure the safety of civilian aircraft operating in the vicinity.
