Iskukohteiden

Iskukohteiden is a Finnish term that designates targets of an attack. The singular iskukohde refers to a target of a strike or attack; iskukohteiden is the genitive plural form, used to indicate possession or association, for example iskukohteiden valinta (the selection of attack targets) or iskukohteiden kartoittaminen (the surveying of targets).

The term is used mainly in military, security studies, counter-terrorism, law enforcement, and strategic risk assessment. In these fields, iskukohteiden identifiointi or iskukohteiden priorisointi refers to identifying and ranking potential targets based on strategic value, vulnerability, or risk, while ensuring compliance with applicable law and ethics.

Because the concept relates to potentially harmful activity, discussions are typically abstract and analytical rather than operational. Legal frameworks such as international humanitarian law prohibit attacks against civilians and civilian objects and require distinction, proportionality, and precautions.

In Finnish media and academic writing, you may encounter phrases such as iskukohteiden valinta, iskukohteiden priorisointi, iskukohteiden suojaus, or iskukohteiden riskinarviointi. The concept also appears in broader security discourse about safeguarding critical infrastructure and civilian safety by reducing the number of potential attack targets and improving resilience.