Large-Scale Artillery Drill Near Russian Border Signals Finland’s Heightened Security Posture
Finland launched its Northern Strike 225 artillery exercise in Lapland, featuring 2,200 Finnish and Polish troops near the Russian border. The live-fire drills may trigger temporary road and air-space restrictions, adding complexity for corporate travellers and logistics operators in northern Finland. The exercise further indicates that Finland’s eastern frontier will remain heavily securitised, limiting prospects for the border’s reopening to civilian traffic.
Nov 18, 2025
