Finland is conducting the largest civil defense exercise in Europe since World War II. The exercise takes place in a context of growing concerns about European security.
Western officials say Russia is conducting a sabotage and disruption campaign across Europe. This campaign includes arson attacks, attacks on power plants, and the sending of drones into European Union airspace.
The Finnish exercise reflects fears that Europe is facing growing threats to its security and critical infrastructure. The operation represents one of the largest civil defense mobilizations on the European continent since the post-World War II period.
