Polish artillery in the harsh climate of Lapland. Northern Strike maneuvers have begun

Northern Strike exercises began at the training ground near Rovaniemi with the participation of Polish artillerymen from the 1st Masurian Artillery Brigade, who brought Homar rocket launchers to Finnish Lapland.

The Northern Strike 225 maneuvers are led by a brigade from Kainuu, a region located on the border with Russia. In total, approximately 2,200 soldiers and approximately 500 vehicles are involved in the exercises, which will last until November 25.

– The goal is to test artillery firepower in cooperation with allies in the difficult conditions of early winter. The Polish unit with heavy fire equipment numbers about 40 people, said the Finnish land forces.

As reported by the 1st Masurian Artillery Brigade. Gen. Józef Bem, participation in exercises in Finland is a “special moment” for the unit, because Homar-K rocket launchers were prepared for air transport for the first time in the history of the Polish Armed Forces.

There have never been such exercises before ❗️

Our soldiers started important maneuvers in Lapland:
✅ moving equipment over long distances,
✅ cooperation with allied soldiers,
✅ providing fire support during operations,

– these are the main tasks of the Northern exercises… pic.twitter.com/7ZYwa4YKci

— Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz (@KosiniakKamysz) November 18, 2025

In Finland, the end of the year is an intense training period for the army. In the period from November to December, over 20,000 people will take part in various exercises across the country. soldiers from the land forces, navy and air force. Among them are Finnish conscripts, reservists, and soldiers from allied countries, as well as units of other services, including: border guard. (PAP)

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