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How close are Northern Fleet bases to Finland?

The proximity of Northern Fleet bases to Finland raised a strategic concern in the May 2022 discussion.

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Question

How far from the Finnish border are the Russian Northern Fleet bases?

Short answer

Close enough to be uncomfortable for Russia, without a specific distance given.

Notes

The proximity of Russian Northern Fleet bases to Finland is judged uncomfortable for Russia. The brief reply gives no distance or individual base names.