European airport reopens following Ukraine-Russia drone threat

WorldPolitics
15 May 2026 • 6:33 PM MYT
The Independent
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European airport reopens following Ukraine-Russia drone threat

  • Finland reported suspected drone activity in the skies above its capital region, which led to the temporary suspension of air traffic at Helsinki Airport on Friday.
  • Finnish authorities, including the Defence Forces, responded to the situation, with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo urging the public to follow official bulletins.
  • Interior Minister Mari Rantanen later confirmed that the danger was over and the situation was returning to normal, assuring public safety.
  • Helsinki Airport resumed operations after a three-hour suspension, following the resolution of the suspected drone threat.
  • While there have been previous incidents of drones straying into Finnish airspace, it was not immediately clear if this event was related to those.

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