Russia trains to repel ‘invasion’ near Finland and Estonia
Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, and National Guard held exercises in Leningrad Oblast focused on countering an “invasion” and the “infiltration of a sabotage group across the border,” The Moscow Times reported on Aug. 26.
Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) and National Guard conducted military drills near Finland and Estonia, simulating a potential invasion and sabotage infiltration, according to The Moscow Times on August 26. The training sessions focused on identifying, pursuing, and apprehending mock saboteurs, as well as blocking potential escape routes and zones, reported the outlet.
Footage released by Russia's National Guard showcased security personnel practicing the seizure of a bus and firing mortars at targets representing enemy positions. The exercises follow the Russian government's decision to suspend traffic through several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia since July 1, with the majority of restrictions impacting the Finnish border, where five crossings were closed.
Rail transport was also halted through Pechory-Pskovskie on the Estonian border and Pytalovo on the Latvian border. Moscow has not provided a reason for these restrictions. The information is gathered from Twitter, Facebook, and Google News.
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