Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - Ukraine has apologised to Finland after two drones crashed in the country’s south, saying they were likely diverted off course by Russian interference. A spokesperson for Ukraine’s foreign ministry, Georgiy Tykhy, said the incident was unintended.
“Under no circumstances were any Ukrainian drones directed
toward Finland. The most likely cause is interference from Russian electronic
warfare systems. We have already apologised to the Finnish side for this
incident,” he told reporters.
The drones landed near Kouvola, prompting a response from
Finnish authorities, who deployed a fighter jet to assess the situation. The
Finnish Defence Ministry said one drone fell north of Kouvola while another
landed to the east of the city.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed he had
discussed the incident with Alexander Stubb. “Alex and I see the situation in
the same way. We are sharing all necessary information,” Zelensky said.
The development comes amid escalating drone warfare between
Ukraine and Russia, with both sides increasingly deploying unmanned systems in
cross-border operations. Finnish officials said an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet
was sent on an identification mission following the incident, as authorities
continue to monitor the situation.
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