Finland restricts flights over eastern Gulf of Finland

Finland has temporarily restricted flights below 20 kilometers in altitude over the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland within its controlled airspace, according to air traffic services. The restrictions are expected to last until approximately 09:00 Moscow time, with no reason given. The measure applies to the Finnish-controlled zone over the eastern Gulf of Finland. The source did not specify why the restrictions were introduced, though they are temporary in nature. This follows Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen's recent rejection of former Prime Minister Sanna Marin's call to shoot down Russian aircraft allegedly violating Finnish airspace, citing an established response system.