The Finnish Defence Forces have introduced temporary restrictions on a section of the eastern Gulf of Finland due to an emerging drone threat.
The measure, announced on Saturday, aims to secure the area amid heightened security alerts in the region.
The restriction targets the eastern part of the gulf, a critical waterway for regional shipping and energy transport.
While the specific nature of the drone activity was not detailed, the decision reflects a precautionary approach to safeguarding maritime traffic and coastal infrastructure from potential aerial incursions.
This development follows a series of escalating security incidents involving drones in Northern Europe and the Black Sea.
Recent reports indicated that beachgoers in the Netherlands were forced to take cover after a Russian-made Shahed drone was intercepted over the country.