Finland holds largest civil defence exercise in Europe since 1945 amid Russia tensions

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How many people took part in Finland’s civil defence exercise?

Over 2,000 participants, including conscripts, volunteers and students, took part in the exercise in Kuopio on 2-3 September 2026. The drill was the largest in Europe since the end of World War II and tested responses to cyberattacks and missile threats from Russia.

What threats did the Finnish exercise simulate?

The exercise simulated cyberattacks disrupting power and water supplies and the threat of missile strikes from Russia. Participants rehearsed sheltering in a rock-hewn bunker designed to withstand nuclear or biological attacks, with conscripts measuring radiation levels during the drill.

Did Finnish authorities find evidence of Russian sabotage?

The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service investigated drone sightings and reflective stickers on infrastructure but found no evidence of Russian sabotage. Savon Voima, an energy company, reported increased cyberattacks and unexplained stickers on vulnerable sites since 2022.

Which outlets linked the exercise directly to Russia’s actions in Ukraine?

Right-rated digests, including Breitbart and Protothema, framed the exercise as a direct response to Russia’s aggression, with Protothema stating that citizens were "training for an attack by Russia". Left-rated reports, such as the Associated Press, linked it to Russia’s broader sabotage campaign in Europe.