Russian charter flight from Egypt diverted to Finland after drone alarm

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A Russian charter flight from Hurghada, Egypt, to St. Petersburg was diverted to Finland after drone alarms closed its destination airport. The plane landed at Helsinki-Vantaa overnight. Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg shut down due to warnings of new Ukrainian drone attacks. The Finnish coast guard confirmed the aircraft refueled in Finland before continuing to Russia. Finland has imposed shipping and aviation restrictions in the eastern Gulf of Finland for two mornings due to drone risks. Two drones were shot down near St. Petersburg overnight, according to Leningrad's governor.


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