Finland holds major civil defense exercise amid concerns about Russia

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First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 6:16 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Finland is conducting Europe's largest civil defense exercise since World War II while monitoring risks linked to Russia.

SO WHAT?

The exercise underscores heightened preparedness and security concern on NATO's northeastern flank.

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isp.netscape.comen

With a wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII

Sep 3, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC

dailymail.comen

Finland holds Europe's largest civil defence exercise since WWII

Sep 3, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC

winknews.comen

With a wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII

Sep 3, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

stcatharinesstandard.caen

With a wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII

Sep 3, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

euronews.comen

With an eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defence exercise since WWII

Sep 3, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

the-messenger.comen

With a wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII

Sep 3, 2026, 7:32 AM UTC

economictimes.indiatimes.comen

With wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defence exercise since WWII

Sep 3, 2026, 7:32 AM UTC

therecord.comen

With a wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII

Sep 3, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC

yahoo.comen

With a wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII

Sep 3, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC

winnipegfreepress.comen

With a wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII – Winnipeg Free Press

Sep 3, 2026, 6:46 AM UTC

newspressnow.comda

With a wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII

Sep 3, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC

abcnews.comen

Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII

Sep 3, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC

clickorlando.comen

With a wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII

Sep 3, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC