Finland is holding artillery exercises 70 km from the Russian border. In addition to Finnish military personnel, representatives from France, Italy, the United States, Norway, Hungary, Poland, Estonia, and Lithuania are participating. This was reported by vedomosti.ru.

A total of 640 troops are taking part in the military manoeuvres. During the exercises, artillery, mortar, and tactical firing drills will be conducted. The exercises will last until May 12.

In May, large-scale military exercises will be held in Finland together with its allies. A total of 4,500 NATO troops will take part.