Finnish Air Force: Russian military aircraft identified over Baltic Sea
The Finnish Air Force reported that more military aircraft than usual have been identified flying over the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland in recent days.
Finnish Air Force fighter jets had to conduct multiple identification flights on Wednesday and Thursday, reported Finland's national public service broadcasting company Yle.
On these flights, a number of Russian aircraft were identified flying in international airspace near the Finnish air border.
The Finnish Air Force reported having identified Russian Su-24, Tu-160, Il-22, Su-27, Su-354 and A-50 military aircraft.
Increased air activity over Baltic Sea. @FinnishAirForce F/A-18s have identified several Russian military aircraft. https://t.co/wZS4s8DHPp pic.twitter.com/UXWljdc6Cb
— Ilmavoimat (@FinnishAirForce) June 15, 2017
Itämeren & Suomenlahden kv-ilmatilassa vilkasta. @FinnishAirForce Hornetit tunnistaneet useita venäläiskoneita. https://t.co/U1FK5e694q pic.twitter.com/hY8n0NtelC
— Ilmavoimat (@FinnishAirForce) June 15, 2017
Editor: Aili Vahtla
