Event 903

{
  "attack_type": "Defense Prep",
  "category": "Kinetic",
  "confidence": "High",
  "countries": [
    "Finland",
    "Sweden",
    "Germany",
    "Estonia"
  ],
  "country": "Finland",
  "description": "Narrow Waters 25, the Finnish Navy's spring main exercise, will be held from 21 to 28 May 2025 in the Archipelago Sea, the Gulf of Finland, and Finland’s southern coast. This international exercise includes participation from Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Estonia with vessels and personnel. The training will focus on joint naval operations, including troop transport and combat tasks in archipelago and coastal areas. The exercise involves naval and coastal troops, Border Guard detachments, Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command, Army helicopters, and Air Force sorties. Approximately 2700 conscripts, reservists, and regular personnel will participate, including live-fire exercises at Örö, Kotka, and Rankki between 21-25 May, which may cause noise. Movements and rehearsals will also occur in the Hanko-Raasepori and Porvoo-Kotka archipelago areas with some use of blank ammunition.",
  "event_time_utc": "2025-05-19T12:00:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/navy-s-spring-main-exercise-to-begin-narrow-waters-25-will-bring-together-allies-from-the-baltic-sea-region",
    "Exercise Narrow Waters 25 to be led by the Finnish Navy will be held in the Archipelago Sea, the Gulf of Finland and on Finland’s southern coast from 21 - 28 May.",
    "In addition to Finland, also Sweden, Germany and Estonia will participate with vessels and personnel.",
    "Narrow Waters 25 will train vessels and troops to conduct joint naval operations in the unique environment of the Baltic Sea.",
    "The exercise will involve live-fire exercises as follows: Örö: fleet 22 May; Kotka, Rankki: coastal artillery 21-25 May. The troops will also rehearse and move in the Hanko-Raasepori area 22-25 May and in the area of Porvoo-Kotka archipelago 24-28 May.",
    "Approximately 2700 conscripts, reservists and regular personnel will participate."
  ],
  "extra": {
    "extra": {
      "extra": {
        "evidence": [
          "https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/navy-s-spring-main-exercise-to-begin-narrow-waters-25-will-bring-together-allies-from-the-baltic-sea-region",
          "Exercise Narrow Waters 25 to be led by the Finnish Navy will be held in the Archipelago Sea, the Gulf of Finland and on Finland’s southern coast from 21 - 28 May.",
          "In addition to Finland, also Sweden, Germany and Estonia will participate with vessels and personnel.",
          "Narrow Waters 25 will train vessels and troops to conduct joint naval operations in the unique environment of the Baltic Sea.",
          "The exercise will involve live-fire exercises as follows: Örö: fleet 22 May; Kotka, Rankki: coastal artillery 21-25 May. The troops will also rehearse and move in the Hanko-Raasepori area 22-25 May and in the area of Porvoo-Kotka archipelago 24-28 May.",
          "Approximately 2700 conscripts, reservists and regular personnel will participate."
        ]
      }
    }
  },
  "location_text": "Archipelago Sea, Gulf of Finland, southern coast of Finland",
  "notes": "This multilateral maritime exercise underscores Finland's commitment to regional defense cooperation with Baltic Sea neighbors, enhancing interoperability and readiness ahead of potential crises. The inclusion of live-fire and joint air, land, and sea operations reflects a holistic approach to defense preparation. Monitoring should focus on real-time operational developments and any escalatory reactions from regional actors, as exercises often serve as strategic signals in the Baltic security environment.",
  "schema_version": "v1",
  "summary_extended": "Exercise Narrow Waters 25 marks the Finnish Navy's spring main exercise, conducted internationally with Sweden, Germany, and Estonia joining Finland. Scheduled from 21 to 28 May 2025, the exercise will be centered in key maritime areas including the Archipelago Sea, Gulf of Finland, and Finland's southern coast. The exercise aims to enhance joint naval operational capabilities, focusing on troop transport and combat in complex coastal and archipelago environments. Support units from Border Guard, Logistics Command, Army helicopters, and Air Force will also participate, involving about 2700 personnel including conscripts, reservists, and regulars. Live-fire exercises are planned at specified locations and dates, which will generate noise and simulate real combat conditions. Troop movements and blank ammunition fire over varied coastal areas will test coordination and readiness. The event signifies increased multinational coordination among Baltic Sea allies and reinforces Finland’s defense cooperation and preparedness.",
  "summary_short": "Narrow Waters 25, a multinational Finnish-led naval exercise, will take place 21-28 May in the Baltic Sea region, involving live-fire drills and joint operations with Baltic allies.",
  "url": "https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/navy-s-spring-main-exercise-to-begin-narrow-waters-25-will-bring-together-allies-from-the-baltic-sea-region",
  "where": "Sea"
}

{
  "5th Column of Russians Inside (which countries)": "",
  "Attack Type": "",
  "Borders Including Sea, Air,  Violation or Sabotage (which countries)": "",
  "Continuous? (e.g. Jammers)": "",
  "Country (FI;EE;LV;LT;PL;BSR;Air)\nSeparated by Semicolon": "FI",
  "Date": "19-May-25",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "Spring naval exercise in ??Finland with regional NATO/Baltic partners begins",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/-/1951215/navy-s-spring-main-exercise-to-begin-narrow-waters-25-will-bring-together-allies-from-the-baltic-sea-region",
  "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": "Naval drills signal unity and readiness among ??????Baltic states and NATO to defend narrow sea corridors.",
  "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)": ""
}