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NATO reconnaissance plane flies over Baltic countries, Gulf of Finland
The plane does not approach regions bordering Russia and Belarus
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Sky News Australia
· Jul 4, 2026
Russian 'shadow fleet' accused of covert drone missions targeting the UK and Europe
A finding from the International Institute for Strategic Studies claims Russia's 'Shadow Fleet' is being used to launch drones over Europe. It includes airports and military assets across the UK and other NATO countries. The report claims they were part of a covert Russian campaign to test NATO’s defences.
Intel Slava
· Jul 4, 2026
🇫🇮🇺🇦🇷🇺⚡️ — Finland has restricted shipping in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland and air [...]
— Finland has restricted shipping in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland and air traffic over this area, Finnish media reported.According to publications, the country's air force was scrambled during a drone attack on northwestern regions of Russia at night.The Communications Department of the Finnish General Staff told the Helsingin Sanomat (HS) newspaper that the restrictions were introduced as a precautionary measure due to Ukrainian drones, directed towards Russia.@Intelslava
Sweden Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
Finland also wants to buy Saab’s GlobalEye surveillance aircraft
Finland also wants to buy Saab’s GlobalEye surveillance aircraft
Russia Today
· Jul 4, 2026
Baltic states enabled Ukrainian drone attacks – Moscow
The Baltic states had provided their airspace for Ukrainian drones, a high-ranking Russian diplomat has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Fox News
· Jul 10, 2026
Ukraine’s drone revolution shows Russia is dangerously unprepared. But, so is America
Ukrainian drone strikes placed the Russian southern front under logistics lockdown, targeting fuel convoys, rail hubs and ammunition trucks.
Sputnik
· Jul 4, 2026
Baltic States Provide Airspace for Ukrainian Drones Attacking Russian Infrastructure — Diplomat
Baltic countries have been enabling Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Sputnik.
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Related coverage for "NATO reconnaissance plane flies over Baltic countries, Gulf of Finland": Sky News Australia — Russian 'shadow fleet' accused of covert drone missions targeting the UK and Europe. Intel Slava — 🇫🇮🇺🇦🇷🇺⚡️ — Finland has restricted shipping in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland and air [...]. Sweden Herald — Finland also wants to buy Saab’s GlobalEye surveillance aircraft. Russia Today — Baltic states enabled Ukrainian drone attacks – Moscow. Fox News — Ukraine’s drone revolution shows Russia is dangerously unprepared. But, so is America. Sputnik — Baltic States Provide Airspace for Ukrainian Drones Attacking Russian Infrastructure — Diplomat