Russia is spreading false information about recent incidents involving Ukrainian drones in Finland and is trying to use these cases for propaganda. This was stated by the Finnish Security Intelligence Service Supo, Yle reports, writes UNN.
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According to the service, at least three cases of Ukrainian drones flying into Finnish territory have been confirmed since Sunday. On Thursday, Finnish law enforcement also searched for another drone in the Parikkala area of South Karelia after receiving information.
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Supo emphasized that Russian media have already begun to present these events in a light favorable to the Kremlin. In particular, contrary to the facts, claims are being spread that Finland allegedly allowed drones to be launched from its territory.
Finland does not rule out new cases
The Finnish special service links the risk of new incursions to Russian GPS jamming in the Gulf of Finland area. Against this background, Supo believes that similar incidents may continue to occur, especially after the intensification of Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure in the eastern part of the gulf.
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The service also noted that such cases could increase the number of reports from citizens about suspicious objects. At the same time, Supo does not believe that these incidents increase the risks of espionage for Finland, as it is primarily a matter of public order and internal security.
The Kremlin is trying to divert attention from energy strikes
Supo reminded that oil and gas terminals in the Gulf of Finland area are critical for the Russian economy and financing the war against Ukraine. That is why, the service believes, the Kremlin is trying to downplay the consequences of Ukrainian strikes and at the same time shift responsibility to other countries.
According to the Finnish special service, Russia may also use accusations against Finland and other EU countries to divert the attention of its own population from failures in protecting its infrastructure. At the same time, Supo currently sees no signs that Finland has become a priority target for Russian sabotage.
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