Event 2

{
  "attack_type": "Defense Prep",
  "category": "Kinetic",
  "confidence": "High",
  "country": "Finland",
  "description": "The Finnish Defence Forces have initiated training for conscripts to operate unmanned drones starting in autumn 2023. These drones will be deployed across all Finnish military bases, some of which have already received drones while others await deliveries. The training aims to enhance reconnaissance capabilities, situational awareness, and observation beyond direct sight, especially through the use of small drones purchased for training purposes. The decision to acquire drones was made prior to the Ukraine war, though Finland has closely monitored drone use in Ukraine. Special attention will be given to weather conditions impacting drone operations, such as freezing temperatures and low visibility.",
  "event_time_utc": "2023-08-28T12:00:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "https://yle.fi/a/74-20047284",
    "The Finnish Defence Forces will begin training conscripts to operate unmanned drones this autumn.",
    "The drones will be deployed to all military bases in Finland – some of which have already received the drones, while others are still waiting for their arrival.",
    "The small drones we purchased for training purposes will support the mission of the infantry in particular. They can be used for reconnaissance, getting a better situational view and detecting fire beyond the line of sight around bones and hills.",
    "Finland has been closely monitoring the use of unmanned drones in Ukraine, but the decision to acquire them was taken before the war, according to Skytlä.",
    "In Finland, special attention has to be paid to weather conditions when using drones. Freezing temperatures and visibility in bad weather bring their own challenges to flying."
  ],
  "extra": {
    "extra": {
      "extra": {
        "evidence": [
          "https://yle.fi/a/74-20047284",
          "The Finnish Defence Forces will begin training conscripts to operate unmanned drones this autumn.",
          "The drones will be deployed to all military bases in Finland – some of which have already received the drones, while others are still waiting for their arrival.",
          "The small drones we purchased for training purposes will support the mission of the infantry in particular. They can be used for reconnaissance, getting a better situational view and detecting fire beyond the line of sight around bones and hills.",
          "Finland has been closely monitoring the use of unmanned drones in Ukraine, but the decision to acquire them was taken before the war, according to Skytlä.",
          "In Finland, special attention has to be paid to weather conditions when using drones. Freezing temperatures and visibility in bad weather bring their own challenges to flying."
        ]
      }
    }
  },
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  "summary_extended": "The Finnish Defence Forces have started training conscripts in the operation of unmanned drones as of autumn 2023. These drones will be distributed to all military bases in Finland, with some bases already equipped while others await drones' arrival. The initiative aims to improve the infantry’s reconnaissance ability by providing situational awareness and the capacity to detect enemy fire beyond the line of sight. Finland's decision to acquire drones predates the Ukraine war, although recent conflict developments have influenced monitoring and training emphasis. Special consideration is given to Finnish weather conditions, with freezing temperatures and poor visibility posing specific operational challenges. This development is part of broader modernization efforts to bolster Finland's defense and readiness capabilities.",
  "summary_short": "Finland starts training conscripts to operate unmanned drones, enhancing reconnaissance capabilities and operational readiness across all military bases.",
  "url": "https://yle.fi/a/74-20047284",
  "where": "Land"
}

{
  "5th Column of Russians Inside (which countries)": "",
  "Attack Type": "",
  "Borders Including Sea, Air,  Violation or Sabotage (which countries)": "FI Air",
  "Continuous? (e.g. Jammers)": "",
  "Country (FI;EE;LV;LT;PL;BSR;Air)\nSeparated by Semicolon": "FI",
  "Date": "28-Aug-23",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "?? Finns started training Defense Forces (~800K) on unmanned drones in Autumn 2023 (YLE)",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "https://yle.fi/a/74-20047284",
  "Follow-Up Link?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Follow-Up NOTES": "",
  "Follow-Up incl. Investigation, Prosecution?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Latitude, Longitude (WGS84, Decimal Degrees)": "",
  "NOTES": "?? Finns started training Defense Forces (~800K) on unmanned drones in Autumn 2023 (YLE)",
  "Political Disruptions w/ Laws to Favor Kremlin (which countries)": "",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "",
  "Screen Snapshot": "",
  "Screen Snapshots": "",
  "Type Dropdown": "",
  "Where?\n(Air, Land, Sea)": ""
}