The Finnish Army has announced that it will be conducting military exercises in the Uusimaa and Kymenlaakso regions throughout March, alerting residents to potential noise disturbances. The exercises will feature soldiers in combat gear operating in urban areas and pre-designated sites, although specific locations have not been disclosed. In Kymenlaakso, troops will mainly be on foot and using skis, with the training involving training ammunition and small explosives, further contributing to expected noise levels.

Beginning Monday through Thursday of next week, exercises will commence in Kymenlaakso with helicopter operations also part of the training regimen. The following week, additional exercises are planned for both Kymenlaakso and West Uusimaa, while another set of drills is scheduled for East Uusimaa starting March 19. The helicopters are expected to fly at low altitudes and land near training areas, increasing the potential for noise disturbances in these communities. The Army's efforts to prepare its personnel have been emphasized as a necessary component of maintaining operational readiness amid the noise concerns expressed by local residents.

Local authorities and the military have coordinated to mitigate concerns and inform the public about the exercises' scope and sound disturbances. This communication aims to foster understanding of the training's importance while ensuring that residents are prepared for the upcoming noise disruptions associated with military readiness and training operations in their areas.