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Finland runs Europe's biggest civil defense exercise since the Cold War
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emma Burrows, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 3, 2026
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Key points The goal of this effort is to prepare authorities and individuals for potential disruptions. A large-scale exercise is underway, involving over 2,000 participants, including volunteers and students.
A large-scale exercise is underway, involving over 2,000 participants, including volunteers and students. The goal of this effort is to prepare authorities and individuals for potential disruptions. Critical infrastructure disruptions and threats are being simulated.
Participants are taking part in activities such as measuring radiation levels while wearing protective gear. Hundreds of people are also taking part in overnight simulations, using temporary sleeping arrangements.
Further information about this exercise, including details about the simulated scenario, is available from the source.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
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