"It is not a secret, where we are living. We are not alone in the Baltic region," says Lieutenant-Colonel Raul Kutt. "And we don’t know what the outcome of the Ukrainian conflict will be. Can it spread? In order to be ready for the worst-case scenario, we still have time to exercise these kind of activities." This highlights the serious geopolitical concerns that influence the urgency and preparations of civil defense drills in Estonia.
A recent survey commissioned by the Estonian Defense Ministry shows that nearly 40% of the population consider a large-scale military attack on Estonia likely, 10% more than last year. However, 60% are prepared to defend their country. This represents a growing awareness and readiness among Estonians regarding potential external threats.
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