Estonian civilians prepare for action in case Russia attacks | Focus on Europe

2 years ago
24

Thousands of Estonian civilians are training for a potential emergency in the so-called Kaitseliit or Estonian Defense League, a paramilitary organization. In the event of a Russian attack, they plan to defend Estonia.
They are actually IT specialists or civil engineers. In an emergency, the troops are to mobilize quickly for paramilitary tasks. In view of the tensions on the Ukrainian border, concerns about an escalation are also growing in Estonia - the easternmost NATO country with a border of almost 300 kilometers with Russia.

Loading comments...