Finnish Air Force Scrambles to Identify and Track Unidentified Drones

Two drones crashed in southeastern Finland on March 29, 2026, with one confirmed to be a Ukrainian-made AN-196 Liutyi. The Finnish Air Force scrambled F/A-18 fighters to track the targets, which were later identified as drones. The incident is believed to be linked to Ukraine’s campaign of drone strikes against Russian oil infrastructure. The Finnish government has emphasized that there is no military threat to Finland, but the incident highlights the need for increased air surveillance and counter-drone capabilities in the region. This report is based on information from Breaking Defense.