A large-scale total defense exercise is currently taking place at several locations in Stockholm County. In Farsta, police, defense forces, and ambulance services practiced scenarios including a hostage situation and deadly violence. Several people were taken hostage in a building, with a number injured and requiring immediate care as part of the scenario.
This is part of the Birger Jarl 26 exercise that occurred in Farsta in southern Stockholm. The exercise also included training to interrupt deadly violence, with gunfire simulated in another building. Police exercise leader Tomas Koppelman Hellgren emphasized the importance of preparation given the current world situation.
Police exercise leader Tomas Koppelman Hellgren emphasized the importance of preparation given the current world situation.
Oscar Stål, leading Region Stockholm's ambulance operations during the exercise, highlighted the need for communication and collaboration. Gustav Christoffersson, exercise leader for Birger Jarl 26, stressed that practicing together improves readiness for crises or war.
Oscar Stål, leading Region Stockholm's ambulance operations during the exercise, highlighted the need for communication and collaboration.
Gustav Christoffersson, exercise leader for Birger Jarl 26, stressed that practicing together improves readiness for crises or war.