Estonia to Move Troops to Russian Border Under “Active Defense” Strategy
- Estonia is moving some of its troops closer to the Russian border as part of a new “active defense” strategy.
- The Financial Times reports that the main units of Estonia’s 1st Infantry Brigade, the country’s main combat force, will be permanently stationed in Jõhvi instead of Tapa.
- Jõhvi is located about 50 km from the Russian border, while Tapa is approximately 130 km away.
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- Estonia is moving some of its troops closer to the Russian border as part of a new “active defense” strategy.
- The Financial Times reports that the main units of Estonia’s 1st Infantry Brigade, the country’s main combat force, will be permanently stationed in Jõhvi instead of Tapa.
- Jõhvi is located about 50 km from the Russian border, while Tapa is approximately 130 km away.
Sources: Militarnyi