Estonia to station troops permanently near Russian border, adopt active defense, build bases and acquire 300 km range weapons.
Estonia is relocating forces to permanent positions near its border with Russia, constructing new forward bases and seeking to acquire long‑range missile systems from the United States and South Korea capable of striking up to 300 km inside Russian territory.
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- 5 Oct 2026 · 06:05 UTC
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- 5 Oct 2026 · 06:05 UTC
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