Large NATO and US military exercises have begun in the Baltic Sea region, DW reports. The Baltops maneuvers, taking place this year for the 50th time, are attended by about 4 thousand military personnel from 18 countries, 40 warships, 60 aircraft.

The military exercises started off the coast of Denmark, then the venue will be moved further east. About 4 thousand military personnel from 18 countries, 40 warships, 60 aircraft take part in the Baltops maneuvers. In addition to 16 NATO countries, units from Sweden and Finland are involved in them..

For the first time, the program of these exercises includes the development of defensive tactics against cyberattacks.. Landing operation planned off Lithuanian coast.

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