More than 2,000 soldiers are taking part in the artillery exercises, including a unit from Poland. Finland’s Ground Forces previously announced that the drills will be held in Rovajärvi — the largest training area in Western Europe — located in Lapland, and will run until November 25, reports RIA Novosti.The first phase of the artillery drills was held at the same training ground from November 8 to 16, with around 200 personnel participating.Russia’s ambassador to Finland, Pavel Kuznetsov, said in February that Finland has been increasing the number of military exercises since joining NATO in April 2023.A total of 115 maneuvers are planned for this year.Kuznetsov also recalled that in 2024 Finnish territory was, for the first time, included in major NATO exercises.
17.11.2025.
10:43
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Military exercises began today in northern Finland, 100 kilometers from the Russian border.
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