In June 2024, NATO initiated a significant military exercise in the Baltic Sea region, involving approximately 9,000 troops from 20 member countries. This operation, known as BALTOPS, is the largest gathering of amphibious and maritime forces in the area and aims to enhance joint efforts to safeguard navigation freedom and regional security. The Baltic Sea region has gained strategic importance following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, Finland's first NATO mission with UK forces underscores the alliance's unity and strength in a show of force to Putin.
ICYMI: Some 9,000 troops from 20 #NATO countries have been participating this month in military exercises in the Baltic Sea region, which has become strategically sensitive following #Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine. https://t.co/yB0meLe5b8
Some 9,000 troops from 20 NATO countries have been participating this month in military exercises in the Baltic Sea region, which has become strategically sensitive following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. https://t.co/fRTBhtjzvN
Thousands of NATO troops join drills in the strategically sensitive Baltic Sea region https://t.co/99kqyXsz3J https://t.co/hqkLF3hHmg
Thousands of NATO troops join drills in strategically sensitive Baltic Sea region https://t.co/i9wbNI5hlR
Some 9,000 troops from 20 #NATO countries have been participating this month in military exercises in the Baltic Sea region, which has become strategically sensitive following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. https://t.co/yB0meLe5b8
BALTOPS, the largest gathering of amphibious forces in the Baltic Sea, highlights the versatility of maritime forces and enhances joint efforts to safeguard navigation freedom and regional security. Discover more in this spotlight. https://t.co/hE4zSLTM7e
On the banks of the Black Sea, Nato troops gather to test a flagship weapon's readiness for battle 🔴 Dispatch from @mollyblackall 🔗 https://t.co/xXcy4Tz3E1 https://t.co/RWbMvBFN9D
Inside Finland’s first NATO mission with UK forces in show of strength to Putin “It’s a show of strength, a show of unity across Nato, that we can work together and we can train together." 🖋️ By @mollyblackall https://t.co/eXiMzpXBY4