"The consequences, particularly in regard to the loss of human lives, was especially disastrous," the announcement said. "Because of the cloudy weather, the enemy airmen were able to make surprise attacks on the peaceful civilian population, with the result, according to reports, that 23 persons were killed and 58 wounded, some of them very gravely. Aitogether 33 localities were attacked and it is estimated that about 800 bombs were dropped; "The raids were heaviest in southwest Finland and south Ostronothnia in the Vaasa district and a certain province in north Finland. The material damage done was also ap-
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Prime Minister stated:
"Although they hasten to return home as soon as fire is opened on them by anti-aircraft guns or our fighters, German raiders do take a certain toll of ships and life in that way."
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