| Finland-Russia border barrier | |
|---|---|
| Finland | |
 Border barrier in Pelkola,Imatra | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Border barrier |
| Controlled by | Finland |
TheFinland–Russia border barrier (Finnish:Itärajan esteaita,Swedish:Gränsstaket vid östgränsen) is an under constructionborder barrier inFinland along theFinland–Russia border.[1] The border barrier began to be built in response to the2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine by theMarin Cabinet,[2] and gained increased popularity due to theuse of migrants in hybrid warfare by theRussian Federation.[3] The border barrier is to beapprox. 200 kilometres (120 mi) long,[4] covering roughly 15% of the 1,340-kilometre (830 mi) border. The construction of the border barrier began inImatra on 28 February 2023, and construction is set to be complete in 2027 or 2028.[5]
The border barrier is to be built by theFinnish Border Guard,[6] and the border barrier is to be equipped with razor wire and cameras. The border barrier is predicted to cost around 380 million euros.[4]
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