Finland ends drone alert as Ukraine war spillover fears persist

Finland has ended a drone alert after defence authorities scrambled fighter jets in response to unidentified aircraft activity. The alerts reflected regional concerns about the Ukraine conflict spreading into Nordic airspace.

Finland's defence chief warned that additional alarms are likely as Russia continues military operations. The incidents highlight NATO member states' heightened vigilance over potential war spillover. Finland, which recently joined NATO, has increased air defences and monitoring capabilities along its borders following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.