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Satellite Images Confirm Major Russian Military Build-Up Near Finland Border

Newly released imagery reveals expanded troop accommodations, vehicle storage, and air assets in a stark escalation following Finland and Sweden's NATO accession.

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Russian army was reportedly spotted at Finland's border
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Overview

  • Satellite images from SVT and Planet Labs show significant Russian military activity at four sites near the Finnish border: Kamenka, Petrozavodsk, Severomorsk-2, and Olenya.
  • Over 130 tents capable of housing 2,000 troops have been erected at Kamenka, just 35 miles from Finland, since February 2025.
  • Three storage halls for armored vehicles have been constructed at Petrozavodsk, with additional facilities under development.
  • Severomorsk-2 airbase now hosts helicopters, while Olenya airbase has bombers reportedly linked to strikes in Ukraine.
  • Finnish and Swedish defense officials warn the build-up tests NATO's collective defense resolve, drawing parallels to Russia's pre-2022 invasion of Ukraine.