Installing water barriers on the Narova River has been confirmed by the Estonian Police and Border Guard Department.
Estonia to Fortify Narva River Border with Water Barriers by 2025
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Department has announced plans to install water barriers on the Narva River, a move aimed at addressing vulnerabilities on the Estonian-Russian border and bolstering the fight against illegal migration.
The decision to install water barriers follows the department's assessment of the current border situation. The water barriers, which will be similar to those the United States is installing at its border, are considered a response to the issues with illegal migration.
However, it's important to note that the Narva River forms a historically significant border between Estonia and Russia, with a long history of military and territorial significance. The region has seen control shift among powers including Swedish, Danish, Russian, and German rulers.
While there are no direct search results detailing a specific previous Estonian attempt to establish something on the Narva River specifically between Narva and Ivangorod, the area’s development was heavily influenced by powers such as Sweden and Russia. The city of Narva, in particular, was a significant trade and military hub on the river, and its fortresses and control over the river crossing have been the focus of various military and political conflicts rather than attempts at establishment of new states or settlements by Estonians independently.
The water barriers, although not as secure as the fortified land border, are part of the department's strategy to strengthen the border. The installation of these barriers is a response to the United States' border strategy and is intended to address the weaknesses in the water barriers on the border with Russia.
The land border with Russia is expected to be fully fortified and ready by 2025, providing an additional layer of security for Estonia. With the installation of water barriers and the fortification of the land border, Estonia aims to strengthen its border security and combat illegal migration effectively.
The decision to fortify the Narva River border with water barriers by 2025 is driven by the Estonian Police and Border Guard Department's policy-and-legislation response to issues with war-and-conflicts related to illegal migration. In the context of the region's history, this move ties into the broader politics of general-news, as the river has been significant in military and territorial conflicts. The water barriers and the ongoing fortification of the land border are Estonia's migration strategy to strengthen its border security.
