Finland deployed aircraft to the Gulf of Finland following an accident involving a tanker at the Russian port of Ust-Luga.

The Finnish Border Guard has dispatched patrol aircraft to the Gulf of Finland. This action is in response to an incident involving the oil-laden tanker Koala at the Russian port of "Ust-Luga,"

As reported by RBK-Ukraine, the relevant statement was published on the agency's page on Twitter.

"Aircraft from the Border Guard are being sent to this area," the message states.

According to the border guards, Finland has heightened its readiness to respond to oil spills. Finland also plans to obtain additional information regarding the incident with the tanker Koala.

Additionally, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated that his country will conduct its own investigation into the incident.

"Finnish authorities are investigating the situation. Finland has increased its readiness to respond to oil spills," he wrote on Twitter.

What Preceded This

On Sunday, February 9, the tanker Koala suffered a mishap at the Russian port of "Ust-Luga" in the Leningrad region. According to Russian media, explosions occurred on the tanker, after which it began to sink.

There were 24 crew members on board the tanker, including four Russians, eight citizens of Georgia, and 12 from Indonesia. The crew was able to evacuate, but the water flooded the engine room, causing the vessel to run aground.

The Russians have set up boom barriers around the tanker and claim that no leaks of oil products have been detected.