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CTV News
16-06-2025
- CTV News
Fighter jets scramble to intercept aircraft that strayed into Kananaskis airspace, breaching G7 restrictions
A civilian aircraft violated Kananaskis airspace restrictions late Sunday morning, Mounties say. RCMP issued a release about the incident Sunday evening. The incident happened just after 11 a.m. 'North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), in support of the RCMP-led Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG), had to deploy air assets after a private, fixed-wing, civilian aircraft violated the air restrictions centered above Kananaskis airspace,' RCMP say. According to RCMP, the situation met the criteria for CF-18 Hornet fighter jets to be deployed to intercept the aircraft. Mounties say 'multiple steps were taken to gain the pilot's attention.' Mounties also say the fighter jets 'employed final warning measures to contact the pilot and have them safely land under their own power.' The incident is under investigation, but RCMP say it does not appear there was any criminal intent involved. RCMP say it appears this was a wayward flier. But RCMP also say that doesn't take away from the seriousness of the situation. 'It is every pilot's responsibility to ensure that there are no restrictions in the airspace they intend to fly,' RCMP say. 'These incidents take away resources that could be utilized in police work and securing the summit site.' In Sunday's release, RCMP offered reminders of two restricted airspace areas: 'CYR 292 is centred on Kananaskis Village (N50°55′22' W115°08′37″) with a radius of 30 NM (nautical miles), excluding the Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW) Control Zone. CYAs 226 and 227 will not be active," RCMP said. 'CYR 293 is centred on Calgary International Airport (N51°07′21.41' W114°00′48.05″) with a radius of 20 NM, excluding CYR 292 and including the Calgary / Springbank Airport (CYBW) Control Zone. CYA 228 will not be active." Mounties say more information is available at
Free Malaysia Today
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Finland summons Russian diplomat after suspected airspace violation
Finland's defence minister Antti Hakkanen said an investigation into yesterday's incident has been launched. (AFP pic) HELSINKI: Finland on Wednesday summoned Russia's charge d'affaires for talks, a day after a Russian military aircraft was suspected of violating Finnish airspace, the foreign ministry told AFP. Finland's defence ministry said on Tuesday that it believed a Russian military aircraft had violated Finnish airspace off the coast of Porvoo, east of the capital Helsinki. The foreign ministry said it would provide more details after the talks. The incident came only weeks after a similar incident, which was also followed by a summoning of Russia's diplomatic representative. Finland, which joined Nato in 2023 after Moscow's fully-fledged invasion of Ukraine a year earlier, shares a 1,340km border with Russia. 'An investigation into the alleged violation of airspace was launched immediately,' defence minister Antti Hakkanen said of Tuesday's incident, adding that the coast guard would head the inquiry. Moscow has repeatedly warned Finland of possible repercussions over its decision to join Nato, amid heightened tensions. Hakkanen told AFP in mid-May that Finland was 'closely monitoring and assessing Russia's activities and intentions'. He was commenting after the New York Times published satellite images appearing to show an expansion of Russian military infrastructure near the border.
Arab News
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Finland summons Russian diplomat after suspected airspace violation
HELSINKI: Finland on Wednesday summoned Russia's charge d'affaires for talks, a day after a Russian military aircraft was suspected of violating Finnish airspace, the foreign ministry said. Finland's defense ministry said on Tuesday that it believed a Russian military aircraft had violated Finnish airspace off the coast of Porvoo, east of the capital Helsinki. The foreign ministry said it would provide more details after the talks. The incident came only weeks after a similar incident, which was also followed by a summoning of Russia's diplomatic representative. Finland, which joined NATO in 2023 after Moscow's fully-fledged invasion of Ukraine a year earlier, shares a 1,340-kilometer (830-mile) border with Russia. 'An investigation into the alleged violation of airspace was launched immediately,' Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said of Tuesday's incident, adding that the coast guard would head the inquiry. Moscow has repeatedly warned Finland of possible repercussions over its decision to join NATO, amid heightened tensions. Hakkanen said in mid-May that Finland was 'closely monitoring and assessing Russia's activities and intentions.' He was commenting after the New York Times published satellite images appearing to show an expansion of Russian military infrastructure near the border.
Arab News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Finland summons Russian ambassador over suspected airspace violation: ministry
HELSINKI: Finland's foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned the Russian ambassador over suspicions that two Russian military aircraft violated its airspace last week. Finland, which dropped decades of military non-alignment to join NATO in 2023, following Russia's fully-fledged invasion of Ukraine, has a 1,340-kilometer (830-mile) border with Russia. The defense ministry reported on Friday there had been a suspected airspace violation off the coast of Porvoo, around 50 kilometers (30 miles) from the capital, Helsinki. It said an investigation into the incident was ongoing. 'The foreign ministry of Finland has today summoned the ambassador of Russia and requested an explanation regarding the suspected violation of airspace,' the ministry said in a post on X. Moscow has repeatedly warned Finland of repercussions since it joined NATO. Last week, Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen told AFP that Finland was 'closely monitoring and assessing Russia's activities and intentions.' He was commenting after the New York Times published satellite images appearing to show an expansion of Russian military infrastructure near the border. Hakkanen said in an email that Russia's moves 'to strengthen its armed forces have not come as a surprise to Finland.' Helsinki has increased its military investments and preparedness since joining NATO. In April, it announced it would boost defense spending to at least three percent of GDP by 2029 and reform its defense forces to tackle security threats.
