NATO Military Exercise in Estonia

SOURCE www.mirror.co.uk
British and American troops staged a land assault in Estonia as tensions rise between Putin's Russia and the West. NATO's biggest military exercise since the Cold War involved attack helicopters, explosions, and simulated battlefield scenarios.

Key Points

  • Over 2,300 soldiers, sailors, and aviators from four countries participated
  • Exercise Swift Response was part of Exercise Steadfast Defender 24 involving 90,000 personnel
  • Russia threatened to strike British military facilities in response to UK support for Ukraine
  • NATO is preparing for potential conflict with Russia
  • Putin warned of direct conflict with NATO and targeting Western air bases hosting US-made fighter jets

Pros

  • Testing NATO's ability to defend against a near-peer adversary
  • Demonstrating solidarity and strength against potential threats
  • Enhancing military coordination and cooperation among allied countries

Cons

  • Escalating tensions between NATO and Russia
  • Potential for miscalculation or misunderstanding leading to conflict
  • Financial costs and resource allocation for large-scale military exercises