Estonia has reviewed its defense plan in the event of a Russian attack and changed it: now its troops are ready to destroy the enemy on Russian territory.
In an interview with ERR, Major General Vahur Karus, Chief of the General Staff of the Estonian Defence Forces, said: writes BB.LV stated that the Estonian army could strike at Russian territory if it decides to attack a NATO state.
He noted that before the start of a full-scale war in Ukraine, Estonia had expected to hold out for 10 days in the event of a Russian attack, waiting for help from NATO. But now the country There have been “fundamental changes” in military doctrine and a different defense plan is in place. He confirmed that the plan is to be able to crush the Russians on their own soil. Carus stated:
“We can't wait any longer to be hit over the head with a sledgehammer, but we have to be the ones who can do certain things first.”
He added that In case of war with Russia, Estonia will count on allies. NATO units are included in the country's military plans, and the Estonian army is part of the alliance's military force. Each ally is assigned weapons that it must bring in case of an attack, and a combat mission.
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