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Drones

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15 hours ago

Police search for suspected fourth downed drone in southeastern Finland

Ukraine has launched up to 2,500 attack drones at Russian targets near Finland, according to the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF).
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2 days ago

Yle source: Drone on lake ice is Ukrainian, carrying warhead

Authorities are investigating the matter and the area has been evacuated.
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3 days ago

Ukraine apologises for drones straying into Finland

The drones were not targeting Finland under any circumstances, according to a Ukrainian representative.
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4 days ago

Expert suggests stray drone in Finland exploded on impact

The expert characterised the AN-196 as a long-range attack drone and suggested that it could have been carrying around 50kg of explosives.
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6 months ago

Tourists seen flying drone over Helsinki’s Presidential Palace, eyewitness says

A large swathe of the area is considered a no-fly zone, where the use of drones is not permitted.
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