Based on information gathered during the investigations, the authorities do not completely exclude the possibility that, in addition to the unmanned aerial vehicles already found in Finland, several other such aircraft might have ended up in the country.
The National Bureau of Investigation and the Border Guard have continued to investigate the unmanned aerial vehicles which entered Finland and fell on the ground on 29 March 2026, and the unmanned aircraft found on 31 March 2026. The authorities have carried out forensic investigations and gathered background information to investigate the incidents. The investigations continue at Easter. It is suspected that the unmanned aircraft under investigation are of Ukrainian origin.
The Southeastern Finland Police Department continues to verify the sightings of unmanned aircraft. The Border Guard investigates the incidents as territorial violations.
- We have continued the investigation of territorial violations by examining the extensive criminal investigation material. Cooperation between the authorities has been excellent in the case, says Senior Lieutenant Jyri Siitari of the Gulf of Finland Coast Guard, who heads the investigations into the territorial violations.
The offences investigated by the National Bureau of Investigation are grossly negligent endangerment and negligent endangerment. The Finnish Defence Forces have provided assistance in the investigations.
- Based on information gathered during the investigations, we cannot at this point completely exclude the possibility that, in addition to the unmanned aerial vehicles already found, other unmanned aircraft might have also ended up on the ground during the previous incidents, says Deputy Director of National Bureau of Investigation Timo Kilpeläinen.
Because of the Ukrainian response to the Russian war of aggression, it is possible that such aircraft might also be strayed into Finnish territory in future, especially in the area of Kymenlaakso and South Karelia.
The police remind people that if they see any debris of aircraft on the ground, they must under no circumstances approach or touch the target but move at a safe distance and report the sighting to the authorities by calling the emergency number 112. Do not share your location or any pictures of the aircraft, or its parts, on social media.
The police recommend that people read the following instructions of the Ministry of the Interior: Authorities’ instructions for when you see a drone - Ministry of the Interior.
Inquiries:
Deputy Chief of National Bureau of Investigation Timo Kilpeläinen, tel. +358 295 486 700
Actions by the Border Guard: Deputy Commander Ilja Iljin, Gulf of Finland Coast Guard, tel. +358 295 426 002
