Swedish military units began transport north through Norrland counties at the start of 2026 for exercises in Finland, primarily using country roads and two railway lines, according to a report on military transport through the county. Västerbotten County experiences very little impact during the initial January phase, with transports set to intensify in mid-February. The transports support scheduled exercises in Finland and commenced at the beginning of the year, with minimal effects reported in Västerbotten County as of the reporting window from 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM UTC on January 28th. No specific units, numbers, or exact routes were detailed in the source, which distinguishes the low current impact in January from expected increases later.
