The Utin Jääkärirykmentti military regiment will conduct training exercises in the Kouvola region this Tuesday and Wednesday. The drills will take place between October 28 and 29 in the Jyräänkoski, Immasen, Saaresken, and Aitomäki areas.
Military personnel will operate between 8:00 and 19:00 on both days. They will use pre-agreed properties for the training activities according to the Finnish Army.
The exercise unit will move between locations using vehicles and on foot. Some participants may wear civilian clothing during target practice operations.
Training will involve practice ammunition and small explosive charges. Local residents might notice noise disturbances from these activities.
No helicopter operations are planned for these military exercises in Southern Finland. The Utin Jääkärirykmentti is a key infantry regiment in the Finnish Defense Forces.
Military training in residential areas often balances necessary preparedness with community disruption. These exercises reflect Finland's ongoing commitment to maintaining defense readiness amid regional security concerns.