Estonia plans to build 150 bunkers on border with Russia

Meduza29 October 2026, 10:29 UTCEstonia

Estonia plans to build about 150 bunkers in Ida-Viru County, along the border with Russia, Defense Minister Martin Herem said during a question-and-answer session in the Riigikogu, the Estonian parliament, responding to a question from lawmaker Arvo Aller.

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