Finland completes second section of border fence with Russia: media


HELSINKI, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Finland has completed the second section of its border fence along the eastern frontier with Russia, the national broadcaster Yle quoted the Finnish Border Guard as saying on Tuesday.

The newly constructed stretch is located in the north-central region of Kainuu and consists of eight segments spanning approximately 18 km, Yle said. This follows the completion of the first 35-km section.

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