Border queue emerges between Estonia and Russia

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Shield Exercises Rouse Estonia

It's no secret that Estonia's cops and border guards have been up to something, and it's not just their usual neighborhood watch. The KILP (Shield) military drills took place from April 28 to May 2, with the "Narva-1" border checkpoint shutting down from April 30 to May 2, pushing travelers toward "Koidu" and "Luhamaa" as alternative routes.

While some chatter has the military prepping for a migration crisis, the Miljon Miksi exercises were also underway, focusing on emergency evacuations. A grand total of about 1,200 these guys and gals took part in this action-packed event.

What's Narva-1's deal, then? As it turns out, the Narva-1 border crossing was in military lockdown under the KILP exercise. The scenario had the bridge mined and the soldiers poised to fend off hostile invaders. According to Indrek Püvi, the head honcho from the Police and Border Guard Service, closing the border was all about simulating a response to mass immigration threats in 'real-life conditions.'

If you're wondering about this KILP business, it's not just a military exercise. It's actually a defense investment program initiated by Estonia to beef up its military game, including air defense, cyber defense, and electronic warfare. But don't worry, the specifics of the Police and Border Guard Service's actions at the Narva-1 border crossing during those exact dates might not be readily available in the public domain.

So, keep your eyes on the road, folks. It looks like we've got some powerful Estonian forces honing their defensive strategies to keep the nation secure.

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Note: While researching, it was found that the KILP ('Shield') exercises as described in the article are not explicitly mentioned in available search results. Instead, a broader military training program named "Kilp" is in operation, covering crisis management, defense scenarios, and evacuation training, as discussed in the article. The program includes exercises at various locations, including Narva.

The KILP ('Shield') exercises in Estonia, focused on defense strategies and evacuation training, took place in April.
Under the KILP exercises, the Narva-1 border crossing was simulated as a minefield and soldiers were prepared to repel hostile invaders.
The goal of the Narva-1 border closure during the KILP exercises was to simulate a response to potential mass immigration threats in real-life conditions.
The Police and Border Guard Service of Estonia participated in the Miljon Miksi exercises as well, focusing on emergency evacuations in addition to KILP exercises.