Estonia will build about 150 bunkers on the border with Russia, - the head of the country's Ministry of Defense The bunkers are planned to be placed as part of the creation of the Baltic defense belt in the Ida-Viru district, said Martin Herm. About 100 of them will be built on state land and another 50 on municipal or private land. For construction on private lots, the authorities intend to negotiate with the owners. Possible options include compensation, lease or purchase of land. In addition, over the next four years, Estonia will increase funding for youth defense organizations and drone training, as well as expand security education in schools.

Estonia will build about 150 bunkers on the border with Russia, - the head of the country's Ministry of Defense The bunkers are planned to be placed as part of the creation of the Baltic defense belt in the Ida-Viru district, said Martin Herm. About 100 of them will be built on state land and another 50 on municipal or private land. For construction on private lots, the authorities intend to negotiate with the owners. Possible options include compensation, lease or purchase of land. In addition, over the next four years, Estonia will increase funding for youth defense organizations and drone training, as well as expand security education in schools.