Two unidentified drones were observed in Finnish airspace near Virolahti, but the Finnish Defence Forces did not intercept them due to their proximity to the Russian border.

The deserted Zsar shopping village in Virolahti, Finland, has become a magnet for unauthorized visitors, with videos of their activities circulating widely on social media. The bankruptcy estate considers the unauthorized filming inappropriate but has not filed a criminal complaint.

Residents of Virolahti, Finland, report frequent military activity, including drone hunting that has woken many at night, though they state the situation does not cause fear.

The municipality of Virolahti in Finland sold a school and a terraced house in Vaalimaa to a Russian-backed entity, fearing accusations of discrimination amidst deepening economic distress caused by the halt of Russian traffic.