Finland Plans to Learn from Ukraine's Experience to Build Border Defense Line
According to a report by Reference News on November 11, the German newspaper Münchner Merkur reported on November 8 that NATO member Finland plans to strengthen its border defense with Russia along the approximately 1,340-kilometer border and will draw on Ukraine's experience.
Finland plans to build large-scale defensive works in the border area adjacent to Russia. This Nordic country is also learning from Ukraine's experience in resisting Russian military attacks. Finnish Army Commander Pauli Veilamäki stated that Ukraine's extensive defensive lines and anti-tank obstacles help slow down the Russian offensive.
However, constructing such defensive works in Finland will face greater difficulties. Veilamäki said, “If we build defensive works, digging anti-tank trenches or other obstacles as deep as those in Ukraine, in our natural environment, it won't be long before they turn into artificial ponds, will they?” He pointed out the unique challenges of building such facilities in Finland's natural environment.
Meanwhile, Veilamäki warned that Russia's military movements should not be underestimated. He stated that Russia has begun to rebuild its military and replenish its weapon stockpiles, including transporting T-90 main battle tanks and BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles to warehouses.
He said that while Finland cannot stop Russia's military expansion, it hopes to build as effective a barrier as possible to prevent Russian forces from advancing further into Finland or towards allied countries. (Translated by Jiao Yu)
Finland plans to enhance its border defense against Russia by constructing large-scale fortifications, drawing lessons from Ukraine's experience in repelling Russian advances. Finnish Army Commander Pauli Veikkola highlighted the challenges posed by Finland's natural environment in building effective defenses. He also warned against underestimating Russian military movements, noting that Russia is rebuilding its forces and stockpiling weapons, including T-90 tanks and BMP-3 vehicles.
- Finland plans to strengthen its 1340 km border with Russia.
- Finnish Army is learning from Ukraine's defense strategies.
- Challenges exist in constructing effective fortifications due to Finland's natural environment.
- Russia is rebuilding its military and replenishing weapon stocks.
- T-90 tanks and BMP-3 vehicles are being stored by Russia.