Ukrainian drones crash in Finland, strike Russian targets

Finnish authorities said one of two drones that crashed near Kouvola was a Ukrainian AN-196 Liutyi. Finnish F/A-18 Hornets were scrambled but did not intercept the intruding drones, and an expert said the AN-196 likely carried about 50 kilograms of explosives and exploded on impact. Separately, Ukrainian drone strikes hit targets in southern Russia, killing at least one person and damaging homes and industry in Taganrog. The incidents demonstrate Ukraine's deep-strike drone reach and increase cross-border safety and escalation risks for Finland and Russia.