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Finland stages largest civil-defense drill amid cyberattack fears

9/4/2026

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Finland Holds Drill

Finland conducts its largest post-World II civil-defense exercise in Kuopio, involving over 2,000 volunteers, students and conscripts.
The drill simulates cyberattacks that cripple power and water systems and a possible Russian missile strike.
Two conscripts in hazmat suits measured radiation inside a rock shelter designed for nuclear or biological attacks.
Retired Army Colonel Asko Muhonen emphasized ordinary Finns’ mindset and conscription as vital for national defence.

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Finland Faces Sabotage

Juha Räsänen, Savon Voima CEO, said cyberattacks on the grid rose after Finland stopped buying Russian biofuel.
Vuokko Lahtinen reported Russian GPS jamming and frequent drone sightings, explained as ordinary events.
Engineers discovered at least ten stickers on vulnerable energy-network components, with no identified source.
Unidentified drones were observed hovering over power lines, raising sabotage concerns.
Finnish Security and Intelligence Service investigated the sightings and found no cause for concern.

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Finland Holds Drill

Finland conducts its largest post-World II civil-defense exercise in Kuopio, involving over 2,000 volunteers, students and conscripts.
The drill simulates cyberattacks that cripple power and water systems and a possible Russian missile strike.
Two conscripts in hazmat suits measured radiation inside a rock shelter designed for nuclear or biological attacks.
Retired Army Colonel Asko Muhonen emphasized ordinary Finns’ mindset and conscription as vital for national defence.

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