During World War II between 1939 and 1944, the Soviet Union bombed Helsinki, but the city sustained only minor damage thanks to good air defences.
Dagaalkii labaad ee adduunka intii lagu jiray, sanadihii u dhexeeyay 1939-1944 Midowgi Soofiyeeti ayaa wuxuu duqeeyay Helsinki, laakiin difaacii cirka ee wanaagsanaan dartiis magaalada waxaa soo gaaray burbur fudud.