Finland suspects that a Russian reconnaissance aircraft violated its territorial airspace for approximately three minutes. The Finnish Border Guard reported that the aircraft penetrated 8.7 kilometers into Finnish territory and has launched a preliminary investigation.

The Finnish Border Guard has concluded a preliminary investigation into an international criminal network involved in the illegal transportation of migrants, uncovering a significant human smuggling route.

The Finnish Border Guard reported that an East African smuggling network allegedly facilitated the movement of third-country nationals from Belarus into Finland.

The Southeast Finland Border Guard has closed game gates as a precautionary measure against the spread of African swine fever.

The Finnish Border Guard has sought to calm public concerns regarding an armed Russian gas tanker in the Gulf of Finland, stating that the vessel's armament does not indicate a threat to civilian ships.

Nokia is collaborating with the Finnish Border Guard to develop a counter-drone system, contributing to Finland's defense efforts. This project aims to enhance national security by addressing drone threats.

The Finnish Border Guard has conducted tests in the Baltic Sea using equipment designed to identify potential threats approaching critical subsea cables, enhancing maritime security.

The new deputy commander of the Lapland Border Guard stated that AI technology will be deployed at the eastern border fence to distinguish between humans and animals, though it cannot yet detect drones.

The Finnish Border Guard estimates that the annual maintenance of the 200-kilometer-long eastern border fence, which is set to be completed in the autumn, will cost 1.5 million euros, covering road upkeep and technical system maintenance.

The Finnish Border Guard is looking to establish new cooperation with militarily organized police forces in Europe to enable rapid support in crisis situations.

The Finnish Border Guard suspects that a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft violated Finnish airspace in the western part of the Gulf of Finland. The alleged violation lasted approximately three minutes.

The Finnish Border Guard has announced on X (formerly Twitter) that it is closing the remaining gates along its eastern border.

The Finnish Border Guard has dispatched a patrol to Estonia to support local authorities in monitoring border security. This deployment aims to enhance cooperation and assist Estonia with its security efforts.

The Finnish Border Guard has thanked residents and cottage owners in Suomussalmi for their assistance in investigating the route of individuals who illegally crossed the border last Saturday.

The Finnish Border Guard will deploy two new patrol vessels next winter, bringing its total number of large offshore patrol vessels to three, with one of the new ships capable of shooting down drones.

The Finnish Border Guard reported an airspace violation in May, stating that a Russian aircraft entered Finnish airspace for two minutes.

The Finnish Border Guard has relocated the border zone in Vainikkala, Lappeenranta, with the Vartioniemi area now included in the border zone, where the Vainikkala border guard station was previously located.

A Russian man who fled mobilization and became an informant for the Finnish Border Guard is now facing deportation back to Russia, after a court did not believe he was an intelligence source.

Finland's Border Guard has announced the purchase of a five-million-euro drone defense system to enhance its security capabilities.

The Finnish Border Guard has apprehended an individual who illegally crossed the eastern border in Imatra. The person has since applied for asylum.

Finnish border guards have concluded an investigation into a criminal group that organized the transport of third-country nationals from Belarus through Finland to other EU states, reportedly using AirBaltic planes.

The Southeast Finland Border Guard District is incorporating the washing and disinfection of equipment, vehicles, and even border dogs into its daily operations as a measure against African swine fever at the eastern border.

The Finnish Border Guard launched first response operations in the Archipelago Sea in June, handling 30 calls, with ten initially managed without ambulance personnel. Border guard Niko Saarinen assists in various emergencies, including births.

Finnish border guards have been fined for illegally granting their family members access to a forbidden zone near the Russian border. The family members were permitted to pick berries and visit a cabin within the restricted area.

The Finnish Border Guard will enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities during the summer by deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

Ten Finnish border guards have been deployed to assist in monitoring the border between Latvia and Belarus, following an increase in illegal crossings.

The Finnish Border Guard has stated that recently discovered drones are smaller than publicly reported and are suspected to be of Ukrainian origin.

The Finnish Border Guard has initiated a historically extensive aircraft procurement process to renew its entire helicopter fleet, with four potential alternatives currently under consideration.