14 minutes agoFinland approaches troops near Russian border, NATO holds military exercises
Periskopi(2 months ago)
(2 months ago)Finland has deployed military forces near the border with Russia, within a series of joint NATO exercises under way in northern European regions. This development comes in a period of increased security tensions on the continent. Artillery maneuvers called “Norn Strike 26” have started only about 70 kilometers [...]
Artillery maneuvers called “Norn Strike 26” have started only about 70 kilometers from the Russian border, including various combat scenarios simulated in conditions closer to operational reality.
A large number of allied states, including Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy, Hungary, Poland, and Finland itself, participate in the exercise.
The broad participation of NATO forces stresses the alliance's co-ordination and common readiness in this strategic part of Europe.
According to military sources, the main goal of these exercises is to strengthen co-operation between Allied forces, test rapid reaction capabilities, and prepare for possible armed conflict scenarios, reports Telegraph, broadcast Periscope.
Exercises include using heavy artillery, co-ordinating land units and simulations of operations in difficult climate conditions.
Military authorities have stressed that these maneuvers are part of NATO's regular training plan and are aimed at boosting collective security in the region. However, close proximity to the Russian border makes the activity closely followed both diplomatic and geopolitical. /Periscope
