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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Training in Northern Ostrobothnia to Counter Hybrid Influence – Drone Strikes and Special Forces Involved

A military exercise in Northern Ostrobothnia demonstrated the region's preparedness for hybrid threats, emphasizing the importance of joint training for effective local defense.

Feb 28 • 11:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

NATO General Praises Finland's Special Forces

NATO General Richard E. Angle commends Finnish special forces for their high level of training and readiness after visiting Lapland.

Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Ukraine dealt a painful blow to Russian air defense in Crimea: drones destroyed S-400 launchers and radars

Ukrainian special operations forces have reportedly destroyed a Russian S-400 missile system and its radar in Crimea.

Feb 27 • 11:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Drug Manufacturers Arrested in Pierīga with Special Forces Involvement

The State Police in Pierīga arrested a group of three individuals involved in the illegal production and distribution of narcotics.

Feb 27 • 09:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Viewers were horrified by the comments of the Special Forces trainer – now responding to the critics

The comments made by Special Forces trainer Jan Knutti on the appearance of influencer Joona Puhakka have caused controversy on social media, prompting a humorous response from Puhakka.

Feb 27 • 06:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

POSTIMEES UKRAINE ⟩ The Russian army's attempt to attack Kharkiv with special forces at the beginning of the war failed

Russia's early attempt to establish a foothold in Kharkiv with special forces failed in February 2022.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How many US military personnel will arrive in Mexico and from when?

The Mexican Senate has approved the arrival of 10 US military personnel for specialized training of Mexican naval special operations forces.

Feb 27 • 03:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Former Special Forces commander warns Britain faces war in three years - and isn't ready

Former Special Forces commander Al Carns warns that the UK may face war with Russia within three to five years, citing a lack of military preparedness.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian forces infiltrated behind Russian lines and used explosives to halt advance – video

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces successfully executed an infiltration mission behind Russian lines to disrupt troop movements using explosives.

Feb 26 • 08:46 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's Special Operations Forces destroy group of Russian troops and rescue Ukrainian soldier on Pokrovsk front – video

Ukraine's Special Operations Forces successfully eliminated a group of Russian soldiers and rescued a wounded Ukrainian serviceman on the Pokrovsk front.

Feb 25 • 16:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

"Someone Pulled Our Leg!" - The Worst Fear Comes True in the Opening Episode of Special Forces in Frigid Open Waters: Watch for Free on ISTV

The new season of 'Special Forces' begins with trainees facing their worst fears in the icy waters during their first day.

Feb 25 • 16:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

NATO General Praises Finnish Soldiers – "They Made a Great Impression on Me"

A NATO lieutenant general commended Finnish soldiers' capabilities during a recent visit to Finland, emphasizing the importance of their skills in cold and arctic conditions.

Feb 25 • 15:16 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's special forces hit Russian air defence assets in Crimea – video

Ukrainian special forces successfully targeted and destroyed key Russian air defence assets in Crimea, including a missile launcher and radar systems, in a recent operation.

Feb 25 • 10:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Special Forces Program Sparks Social Media Storm - This Word Shocked Viewers

The reality show 'Special Forces' has stirred controversy among viewers due to harsh comments made about contestant Joona Puhakka's physique.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Military historian: 'Modern special forces trace their origins to post-war partisans'

Giedrius Petkevičius discusses the origins and reputation of Lithuania's special operations forces in an interview about his book.

Feb 25 • 08:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Target Down...! The Last Hours of the Drug Lord, Encounter and Mexico's 'Real-Time Thriller'!

The article details a military operation by Mexican special forces targeting the notorious drug lord El Mencho in a remote area of Mexico.

Feb 25 • 01:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Two Quit Special Forces Right at the Beginning – One Gives a Confusing Reason

In a recent episode of the controversial Special Forces show, two contestants drop out during their first challenge in freezing waters.

Feb 24 • 19:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Social Media Influencer Panics in Special Forces: "Stay Away!"

The fifth season of the 'Erikoisjoukot' (Special Forces) program begins dramatically as contestants face a swimming task that terrifies social media influencer Pinja 'Pinkku Pinsku' Sanaksenaho.

Feb 24 • 17:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Special Forces Contestants' Earnings Revealed – Social Media Star Earned More Than a Member of Parliament

An investigation by Ilta-Sanomat revealed the earnings of participants in the reality TV competition 'Special Forces', highlighting stark contrasts in financial success among them.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The CIA's intelligence helped Mexican authorities find 'El Mencho'

The CIA provided crucial information that led to the location and subsequent killing of Mexico's most wanted cartel leader, El Mencho, by Mexican special forces.

Feb 24 • 12:22 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Mexico cartel leader killed, 25 security forces dead

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, was killed by Mexican special forces, leading to violent retaliatory attacks that resulted in the deaths of 25 security personnel.

Feb 24 • 11:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeon Han-gil and Kim Hyun-tae: "Ahn Gyu-ryeong Attempted to Steal Firearms from the Martial Law Troops"

YouTuber Jeon Han-gil and former army special forces officer Kim Hyun-tae have filed a complaint against Ahn Gyu-ryeong, a deputy spokesperson for the Blue House, accusing her of attempting to steal firearms during the December 3 martial law incident.

Feb 24 • 08:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Special services interrupted a party in Kaunas: a man was taken away by ambulance, a woman by police

In Kaunas, Lithuanian special forces interrupted a gathering, resulting in a man being hospitalized and a woman being taken into police custody.

Feb 24 • 08:20 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Mexico, special forces on the trail of the lover: this is how El Mencho fell

El Mencho, the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed by Mexican forces in an ambush while seeking to rendezvous with a woman.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

No, American Special Forces didn't lead the Mexican operation against El Mencho

The article clarifies that American Special Forces were not involved in the Mexican military operation that resulted in the death of drug lord El Mencho.

Feb 23 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Last Hours of Mencho, the Most Wanted Criminal in the World

Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, was killed by Mexican special forces after being located in Jalisco due to a visit from one of his partners.

Feb 23 • 19:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Mexico: How Authorities Traced the ‘El Mencho’

Nemesio Oseguera, the most wanted cartel leader in Mexico known as 'El Mencho', was killed in a military operation by special forces near Tapalpa in Jalisco.

Feb 23 • 18:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran: Protests at Universities and Messages to Students via Phone, Denial of Summoning 'Special Forces'

Iranian universities are witnessing student protests and gatherings amid official assurances supporting critical discourse.

Feb 23 • 15:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A bounty of millions of dollars was placed on the head of the Mexican drug boss

Mexican special forces killed drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', who founded the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Feb 23 • 15:05 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

New video shows Ukrainian special forces striking Russian Bastion missile system

Ukrainian special forces have released a video displaying their successful strikes against Russian Bastion missile systems in occupied territories.

Feb 23 • 14:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Hails Ethiopia's Two-Winged Elite Forces As Symbol of Purpose, Discipline

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praises the elite two-winged airborne forces of Ethiopia during their 65th anniversary celebration, highlighting their embodiment of purpose and discipline.

Feb 23 • 05:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Who was El Mencho, the former police officer who co-founded an ultraviolent cartel in Mexico?

El Mencho, a notorious drug lord and former police officer, was killed by Mexican special forces, marking a significant moment in the fight against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Feb 23 • 02:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Encounter in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists of Jaish killed

Indian security forces killed two Jaish terrorists in a special operation in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.

Feb 22 • 13:48 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

A Special Operations Forces soldier on keeping going no matter what

A soldier from Ukraine's Special Operations Forces shares his harrowing experience of sustaining a severe injury and his determination to keep moving despite the pain.

Feb 20 • 14:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Venezuela grants amnesty to political prisoners with new law

Venezuela's National Assembly has passed an amnesty law aimed at releasing political prisoners, amidst reforms initiated by acting president Delcy Rodríguez following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special forces.

Feb 20 • 05:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Special Forces Called Out but No Shots Were Fired

Iceland's Special Forces were deployed in response to a report of a shooting, but upon arrival, the incident was found to be unfounded.

Feb 19 • 18:32 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's Special Operations Forces carry out attack on Russian position – video

Ukraine's Special Operations Forces conducted a raid on a Russian position, resulting in the death of two Russian soldiers and a successful withdrawal by the Ukrainian unit.

Feb 18 • 16:54 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian special forces hit Iskander storage site and Rubikon drone control point – video

Ukrainian special forces successfully targeted and destroyed key military installations belonging to Russian forces in Crimea and Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

Feb 17 • 09:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tomi Långstedt injured himself badly in Special Forces: 'I went to see the doctor'

Tomi Långstedt seriously injured his arm and ribs while filming a reality show about Special Forces, leading to a long recovery period.

Feb 16 • 05:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

A top-secret special unit had a chilling task – a nuclear weapon between their legs

A secret U.S. special forces unit during the Cold War undertook highly risky missions involving nuclear weapons, often considered suicide missions by its members.

Feb 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ukraine: Special Forces Destroyed Half of Russia's Pantsir Systems

Ukrainian special forces claim to have destroyed half of Russia's Pantsir air defense systems last year, as reported by the SBU.

Feb 15 • 09:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Donald Trump campaigns with the soldiers who participated in the capture of Nicolás Maduro

Donald Trump publicly praised special forces members who captured Nicolás Maduro, emphasizing the power of U.S. military strength during a speech at Fort Bragg.

Feb 13 • 22:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

US troops blasted through steel doors 'like it was like papier-mache' to snatch Maduro, Trump says

President Trump highlighted the military's capabilities during the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, describing the ease with which U.S. troops breached his defenses.

Feb 13 • 20:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump to honor special forces behind Maduro capture at Fort Bragg as global tensions escalate

President Trump is set to honor U.S. special forces at Fort Bragg for their role in the military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 13 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women's Protection: Learn How to Access Services Offered in the Salvador Carnival Circuits

The article details the various support services available for women's protection at Salvador's Carnival celebrations, including immediate assistance and a special communication system with security forces.

Feb 13 • 13:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

USA: Trump will meet with the military who captured Nicolás Maduro

President Donald Trump is visiting Fort Bragg military base to meet with special forces members involved in the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 13 • 04:46 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Tequila's Mayor was arrested while sleeping; collaborator pointed a gun at the marines

Diego ‘N’, the Mayor of Tequila, Jalisco, was arrested in his home early in the morning by the Mexican Navy Special Forces without any resistance.

Feb 12 • 01:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Request for entry of US Navy SEALs into the country "is not something new," says Sheinbaum

President Claudia Sheinbaum noted that the request for entry of 19 Navy SEAL members and 10 other members of the US Marine Corps into Mexico is not new.

Feb 11 • 19:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Divorced Matias Petäistö talks about dating others: 'Am I ready? I can't say.'

Matias Petäistö discusses his recent challenges, including his divorce, and his current experiences with dating.

Feb 11 • 18:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Social Media Is Discussing Matias Petäistö's Relationship Issues – Now He Responds Directly: 'No'

Matias Petäistö, a special forces trainer, addresses his difficult divorce and finds solace in nature as he navigates public scrutiny over his personal life.

Feb 11 • 18:00 UTC

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