Estonia shifts troops closer to Russia in ‘active defence’ push
Estonia is moving troops and building new military facilities near its border with Russia, preparing for a possible confrontation with Russian forces. The country is acquiring advanced weapons and expanding its defense spending to deter any incursion, especially in the Narva region. Officials say a full-scale war is unlikely, but a limited attack to test NATO's response remains a concern.
- Estonia is moving troops closer to the Russian border and building new facilities in Narva to prepare for a possible confrontation with Russian forces.
- Estonian and NATO officials do not believe Russia intends to launch a full-scale war with NATO soon, but fear a limited incursion to test alliance readiness.
- Estonia has acquired nine American HIMARS rocket systems.
- Estonia relies on a reserve combat force of 230,000 personnel.
- Estonia's defense spending is set to rise 42 percent this year, with the minister stating the goal is to keep Russian forces away from Estonian territory.
- A new military base for 1,000 personnel is under construction in Narva.
- Financial Times said the Baltic country is preparing for a possible confrontation with Russian forces.
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