In Finland, near the Russian border began exercises with the participation of 1.8 thousand soldiers

In Finland, the large-scale land exercise Metso 26 will begin on Monday, November 9, and last until November 13. It's from sb.by.

According to TASS, the maneuvers will unfold in the eastern part of the country, in the area between the cities of Kayaani and Sotkamo. Sotkamo is only 60 kilometers from the border with Russia.

The exercises involve about 1,800 soldiers and 370 pieces of equipment, including army aviation and drones. During the training, the military will work out a wide range of tasks: from offensive and defensive actions to measures to deter the enemy. Special attention will be paid to coordination between different levels of command and the interaction of different types of troops.

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