The Swedish Armed Forces plan to station a heavily armed NATO force in Boden with 800 soldiers on high alert. The FLF Finland unit will rapidly defend the Arctic region and northern Finland against Russian threats. Major Frans von Fieandt stresses the need to prevent warfare in the area.
In Boden, northern Sweden, the Armed Forces aim to establish a base for the NATO unit FLF Finland. This force includes 800 soldiers maintained on high readiness to deploy swiftly. The goal is to safeguard the Arctic region and northern Finland from potential Russian troops.
Major Frans von Fieandt, quoted in Dagens Nyheter, issues a stark warning: "We do not want a Bakhmut in Rovaniemi." The reference to the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut highlights the risk of fierce battles in the vicinity. The base will serve as a key strategic position to bolster defenses in the area, especially following Finland's NATO accession.
The plans arise amid rising tensions in the Baltic Sea region. The unit is designed to counter eastern threats and ensure regional stability. No further details on timelines or specific equipment are provided in the available information.