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The training locations are Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo, Sipoo and Tuusula. The aim of the training is to develop the performance and readiness of local forces and authorities in the capital region and Uusimaa for demanding combat tasks and securing critical functions in society.

In Tuusula, training will take place in the Hyrylä area in Anttila, Hyökkälä, Kotoranta and Tuomalansuo between 9 p.m. on 31 August 2025 and 9 a.m. on 1 September 2025, and more extensively in the Tuomala area, such as the Annivaara outdoor trail area and Tuomalansuo, between midnight and 8 p.m. on 3 September 2025. Movement in these areas may be restricted during the exercises. During the exercises, soldiers in combat gear and

carrying weapons will be moving around in the exercise areas, and the exercise troops will be using training ammunition and moving around in both military and civilian vehicles. The exercises may cause noise from time to time.

The Lively Stronghold 25 local defence exercise is part of a series of local defence exercises led by the Army, which are held twice a year in different parts of Finland.

The original announcement can be read on the Kaarti Jaeger Regiment website.

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