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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
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Russia releases Green Admire tanker seized after leaving Estonian port
Moscow released the oil tanker Green Admire on May 19, a day after detaining the vessel in Russian territorial waters as it transited from Estonia, Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) reported. The detention followed recent moves by Estonia and its neighbors to clamp down on Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," which is used to bypass Western oil sanctions. The Green Admire, a Liberian-flagged vessel owned by a Greek company, departed the Estonian port of Sillamae on May 18 carrying shale oil. Its route — agreed upon in advance by Estonia, Russia, and Finland — crossed Russian territorial waters, where it was intercepted by Russian authorities. Estonian officials said the ship had followed its planned navigation route but was seized after allegedly failing to respond to repeated Russian warnings upon entering a zone Moscow had unilaterally declared "dangerous for navigation." Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the detention was likely tied to growing pressure on Russia's shadow fleet, which Western nations have accused of illegally transporting oil in defiance of international sanctions. The incident occurred just days after Russia reportedly violated NATO airspace with a Su-35 fighter jet during Estonia's attempt to intercept a flagless tanker suspected of operating as part of the shadow fleet. The Estonian Navy had previously detained such a vessel on April 11, marking the first enforcement action against Russia's covert maritime trade network in the region. Baltic countries have voiced alarm over what they describe as increasing Russian military activity in the area. Latvia's Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD) warned earlier this month of a heightened risk of unintended incidents due to Russia's aggressive naval and aerial maneuvers. Read also: EU approves 17th package of Russia sanctions, targets shadow fleet We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
5 Killed After 2 Helicopters Collide and Crash Near an Airport. Authorities Say the Investigation Could Now Take a Year
Two helicopters collided midair near an airport on May 17, leaving no survivors There were a total of five people on board the helicopters, which were registered outside of Finland and traveling from Estonia The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and it could take up to a year, authorities saidMultiple people are dead after two helicopters collided and crashed near an airport, leaving no survivors. A total of five people died in the incident — which took place in Kauttua, Eura, near the Eura Airport in southwestern Finland — on Saturday, May 17, according to an official news release from Finland's National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). According to flight plans, there were two people on board one of the helicopters and three in the other, Finnish police said. Both aircraft were destroyed in the collision and subsequent crash. An emergency call reported the collision to police at around 12:35 p.m. local time, and first responders arrived 'quickly' at the scene of the accident, according to the NBI. All five passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities later revealed in a press conference held on Sunday, May 18, per Estonian Public Broadcasting. The NBI did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Sunday, May 18. The crash site, a wooded area, has since been isolated, police said, adding that the helicopters were located a little over 300 feet apart from each other. Both helicopters involved in the crash were civil and registered outside of Finland, police said. They were traveling from Tallinn, Estonia, to Piikajärvi in Kokemäki, according to the NBI. (The Piikajärvi Airport is located about 9.3 miles from the Eura Airport.) Finnish and Estonian authorities are now 'working closely together in response to the accident,' Johannes Siirilä, detective chief inspector of the NBI, said in an official statement. The NBI is also cooperating with the Southwestern Finland Police Department on the investigation, the bureau said. Police are currently investigating the details of the helicopters and the crash itself. The Safety Investigation Authority is also conducting its own investigation at the crash site, per the NBI. The NBI's Robin Lardot said that the investigation is currently focused on the distance maintained between the two aircraft, as well as their altitude at the moment of the fatal May 17 collision, Estonian Public Broadcasting reported. What is left of the two helicopters — which were revealed to be Robinson R-44 models — have been sent to the city of Turku for investigation, according to the Estonia outlet. Autopsies of the five victims will also take place in the Finnish city. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Though Finnish authorities declined to comment on the identities of the deceased, Estonian Public Broadcasting identified three of the crash victims as businessmen Oleg Sõnajalg and couple Priit and Lilit Jaagant. As for the cause of the crash, Tiina Bieber with the Finnish Safety Investigation Authority said investigators cannot say whether it was human error or malfunction, per Estonian Public Broadcasting. Bieber also said that the investigation could take nine months to a year. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
5 Killed After 2 Helicopters Collide and Crash Near an Airport. Authorities Say the Investigation Could Now Take a Year
Two helicopters collided midair near an airport on May 17, leaving no survivors There were a total of five people on board the helicopters, which were registered outside of Finland and traveling from Estonia The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and it could take up to a year, authorities saidMultiple people are dead after two helicopters collided and crashed near an airport, leaving no survivors. A total of five people died in the incident — which took place in Kauttua, Eura, near the Eura Airport in southwestern Finland — on Saturday, May 17, according to an official news release from Finland's National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). According to flight plans, there were two people on board one of the helicopters and three in the other, Finnish police said. Both aircraft were destroyed in the collision and subsequent crash. An emergency call reported the collision to police at around 12:35 p.m. local time, and first responders arrived 'quickly' at the scene of the accident, according to the NBI. All five passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities later revealed in a press conference held on Sunday, May 18, per Estonian Public Broadcasting. The NBI did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Sunday, May 18. The crash site, a wooded area, has since been isolated, police said, adding that the helicopters were located a little over 300 feet apart from each other. Both helicopters involved in the crash were civil and registered outside of Finland, police said. They were traveling from Tallinn, Estonia, to Piikajärvi in Kokemäki, according to the NBI. (The Piikajärvi Airport is located about 9.3 miles from the Eura Airport.) Finnish and Estonian authorities are now 'working closely together in response to the accident,' Johannes Siirilä, detective chief inspector of the NBI, said in an official statement. The NBI is also cooperating with the Southwestern Finland Police Department on the investigation, the bureau said. Police are currently investigating the details of the helicopters and the crash itself. The Safety Investigation Authority is also conducting its own investigation at the crash site, per the NBI. The NBI's Robin Lardot said that the investigation is currently focused on the distance maintained between the two aircraft, as well as their altitude at the moment of the fatal May 17 collision, Estonian Public Broadcasting reported. What is left of the two helicopters — which were revealed to be Robinson R-44 models — have been sent to the city of Turku for investigation, according to the Estonia outlet. Autopsies of the five victims will also take place in the Finnish city. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Though Finnish authorities declined to comment on the identities of the deceased, Estonian Public Broadcasting identified three of the crash victims as businessmen Oleg Sõnajalg and couple Priit and Lilit Jaagant. As for the cause of the crash, Tiina Bieber with the Finnish Safety Investigation Authority said investigators cannot say whether it was human error or malfunction, per Estonian Public Broadcasting. Bieber also said that the investigation could take nine months to a year. Read the original article on People
The Sun
18-05-2025
- The Sun
Five dead in helicopter collision in Finland, police say
FIVE people were killed on Saturday when two helicopters collided and crashed in a wooded area near Eura Airport in southwestern Finland, police said. Police said the mid-air collision occurred shortly after noon near the town of Kauttua, with the wreckage falling some 700 metres (yards) from the Ohikulkutie road. 'Five people have died in a helicopter accident near Eura Airport on Saturday,' Detective Chief Inspector Johannes Siirilä of the National Bureau of Investigation said. According to flight plans, there were two people aboard one helicopter and three in the other, police said, adding that both helicopters were registered outside Finland. One helicopter was registered in Estonia, the other in Austria, according to an Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) report, citing Finland's Helsingin Sanomat newspaper. Both belonged to Estonian companies. One was owned by NOBE and the other by Eleon, the report added. The helicopters were reportedly en route to a hobby aviation event, according to the Pori Aviation Club, Yle News reported. The National Bureau of Investigation is leading a joint probe with local police, and Finnish and Estonian authorities are cooperating.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- The Sun
Five dead in helicopter collision in Finland
FIVE people were killed on Saturday when two helicopters collided and crashed in a wooded area near Eura Airport in southwestern Finland, police said. Police said the mid-air collision occurred shortly after noon near the town of Kauttua, with the wreckage falling some 700 metres (yards) from the Ohikulkutie road. 'Five people have died in a helicopter accident near Eura Airport on Saturday,' Detective Chief Inspector Johannes Siirilä of the National Bureau of Investigation said. According to flight plans, there were two people aboard one helicopter and three in the other, police said, adding that both helicopters were registered outside Finland. One helicopter was registered in Estonia, the other in Austria, according to an Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) report, citing Finland's Helsingin Sanomat newspaper. Both belonged to Estonian companies. One was owned by NOBE and the other by Eleon, the report added. The helicopters were reportedly en route to a hobby aviation event, according to the Pori Aviation Club, Yle News reported. The National Bureau of Investigation is leading a joint probe with local police, and Finnish and Estonian authorities are cooperating.
