NATO forces begin Northern Strike 26 artillery exercises in Finland, located 70 kilometers from the Russian border. Troops from the U.S., U.K., France, and Baltic nations are participating in the drills.
NATO forces, including troops from Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, have commenced the Northern Strike 26 artillery exercises in Finland, approximately 70 kilometers from the Russian border.
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NATO forces, including troops from Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, have commenced the Northern Strike 26 artillery exercises in Finland, approximately 70 kilometers from the Russian border.
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