politics
May 5, 2026
Finland sets up permanent positions, fortifications near Russian border
According to the statement, the Finnish Defense Ministry announced plans to conduct exercises in the waters of the Gulf of Finland and the coastal zone between the Virolahti, Hamina and Kotka settlements in the Kymenlaakso region
TL;DR
- Finnish Navy will conduct drills near the Russian border in May.
- Exercises will take place in the Gulf of Finland and the Kymenlaakso region.
- Combat positions and fortifications will be established and remain after drills.
- Drills are divided into two phases: May 4-8 and May 17-29.
- Live-fire exercises are scheduled for May 20-22.
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