Fires, first aid and guns: meet the Finnish women training for war with Russia

Sari, 42, feels a shift in her perception of threats since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, stating, 'I didn't think it was a real threat... But then... they attacked Ukraine.'

Tytti, 36, expresses her anxiety about the situation, saying, 'attending the course is my way to confront my fears.' She has avoided the news due to this anxiety.

Hannele, 67, emphasizes her fears about hybrid warfare, mentioning, 'I'm more afraid of the kind of hybrid warfare Finland is already experiencing, such as cyberwarfare and disinformation.'

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