Estonia moves troops closer to Russia in preparation for active defense

 Estonia is moving military units closer to its border with Russia and expanding its long-range strike capabilities as part of a new “active defense” strategy, The Financial Times reported Monday, according to broadcaster ERR.

The First Brigade of the Estonian Defense Forces is being permanently relocated from Tapa to Johvi, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the Russian border.

New facilities are being built in Johvi to accommodate the brigade.

Estonia is also building a military base in Narva, a city near the Russian border, with capacity for up to 1,000 personnel in a crisis.