Yle: Finland explores wetlands for defense

Finland is considering using wetlands along the border with Russia to disrupt potential troop movements by flooding them and transforming them into dense swamps, with the aim of hindering the advance of Russian heavy forces. The plan includes restoring and rehabilitating nearly 180,000 hectares of marshlands at a cost estimated at 180 million euros, focusing on the eastern Lapland region. This measure is a defensive response to escalating tensions with Russia following Finland's accession to NATO. The idea is that these rehabilitated wetlands will serve as natural barriers, preventing the crossing of heavy vehicles and making possible military operations along the border more difficult.

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