Estonia’s Baltic Defense Line section taking shape in Setomaa’s forests

The Baltic Defense Line in Estonia's southeastern Setomaa region. (Photo: Leevi Lillemäe/ERR)

Twenty-eight bunkers and more than 10 kilometers of anti-tank ditches have been dug in southeastern Estonia as work on the Baltic Defense Line progresses.

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are strengthening their border areas against a possible future attack in a joint plan known as the Baltic Defense Line.

Estonia is spending up to €60 million on digging a network of anti-tank ditches and installing 600 bunkers, thousands dragons teeth and anti-personnel mines on its eastern border.

In recent months, several of these structures have been completed in the forests of the Setomaa, although much work remains.

One example is a trench constructed from geotextile fabric and steel reinforcing mesh that leads to a bunker. The mesh has been installed along the sides and will also be placed on top of the roof to protect drones.

Read more: ERR.EE

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