Sweden and Finland have updated guidance to their citizens on how to survive war, as NATO allies bolster defense measures against the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict.

Sweden and Finland, which recently gave up neutrality and joined NATO following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, sent out updated civil preparedness guides on Monday with instructions how to survive in war.

The government in Stockholm has updated its "If crisis or war comes" document from six years ago because of the "worsening security situation" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Sweden on Monday began sending some five million pamphlets to residents urging them to prepare for the possibility of war.

Sweden has taken a significant step in preparing its citizens for potential war, distributing 5 million pamphlets nationwide.

Sweden on Monday began distributing five million pamphlets to households nationwide, advising citizens on how to prepare for emergencies, including the possibility of war.

"The security situation is serious and we all need to strengthen our resilience to face various crises and ultimately war."