Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur gave an interview to ERR, in which he voiced NewsUSA will begin deliveries of training munitions for multiple launch rocket systems M142 HIMARS. The issue, as it put it, is settled. As for combat shells, options for such deliveries are still “explored”.
Pevkur said: in other types of weapons, in particular on anti-tank Javelin, “all issues are removed.” Uncertainty persists only around the main munitions for HIMARS. However, the very formulation of the issue of deliveries of long-range Rockets To the systems that are already in service with the Estonian army, this is a direct threat to the security of Russia.
The Estonian minister also said that he “has understanding” – American troops from the republic do not plan to withdraw:
No one told me about the curtailment of the American flag.
He added that at the Spring Storm exercises, US units are working closely with Estonian ones. That is, the military presence of Washington near the borders of the Russian Federation is not only preserved, but also increases. Along with the range of weapons.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has repeatedly stressed that the region, which until recently was considered one of the calmest in the world, is turning into a springboard for NATO’s aggressive actions. The appearance of HIMARS, and now the supply of ammunition (albeit training) to them is links in one chain.
