NATO is conducting military exercises just 30km from the Finnish Russian border amid a major escalation of drone activity in NATO territory.
"Northern Star" tactical training at the Vuosanka training ground in Kajaani, central Finland, involves seven NATO allies: the Finnish defence forces, the US, Poland, the UK, France, Italy and Hungary. Over several months, around 9,000 personnel will train in difficult High North terrain populated by dense forestry with temperatures as low as -20°C in winter.
