Director General for Rescue Services: Danger has passed, it is safe to go to school and work
Ministry of the Interior
Publication date
15.5.2026
7.18
| Published in English on 15.5.2026 at 10.48
Type:Press release
The Ministry of the Interior’s rescue authorities issued an emergency warning about a potential drone sighting in Uusimaa on 15 May 2026 shortly before 4.00. The authorities have now announced, through an emergency warning, that the danger has passed. When an emergency warning is issued, it is essential to follow the instructions of the authorities.
“This was a precautionary measure. The danger has now passed and normal daily life can continue. The authorities will provide further information later,” says Director General for Rescue Services Kimmo Kohvakka.
Inquiries:
Requests for interviews with Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Rescue Services, Ministry of the Interior, tel. +358 50 555 5035 or media.sm(at)gov.fi
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