Conscript injured when shot ricochets at Helsinki firing exercise

A conscript serving with the Karelian Brigade was injured during a shooting exercise in Helsinki, Yle reported. The accident happened at about 5 p.m. at the Guards Jaeger Regiment’s shooting range in Santahamina.

The shot the conscript fired ricocheted off an obstacle and injured his hand. His injuries are not life-threatening.

Defence Forces medical staff provided first aid at the scene before taking him to hospital for further examinations and treatment. The Defence Forces said he had contacted his family, and that no one else was in danger.

The Karelian Brigade is investigating the incident and its causes.