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Estonians on island concerned about Russia's proximity

NATO is conducting training exercises in the Baltic Sea for a reaction to a potential Russian attack. The Estonian island of Hiiumaa lies directly on the shipping route between the Russian city of St. Petersburg and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad.

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On Estonia’s Baltic Sea island of Hiiumaa, NATO troops train for potential Russian aggression as locals brace for rising tensions. Speech therapist Ave Ungro joins the Naiskodukaitse, Estonia’s women-led defense group, reflecting a growing civilian commitment to national security. Amid airspace violations and suspected sabotage, solidarity and preparedness define Estonia’s response.