Military Expert: “Baltic Cities Must Be Defended Against Drones Outside City Limits”
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Retired Estonian general Martin Herem advocates for defending Baltic cities against long-range attack drones from outside city limits. He suggests that while basic physical barriers can protect infrastructure, a proactive defense strategy is necessary to prevent significant damage.
Why it matters
As drone warfare evolves, Baltic states are re-evaluating their civil defense strategies to protect critical infrastructure from potential Russian aggression.
Former Estonian defense chief and retired general Martin Herem says the direct human toll from Russian long-range attack drones is relatively limited. In the photo collage, the expert is shown against the backdrop of an apartment building in Galați, Romania, after it was hit by a Russian attack drone on May 29. Photo: Collage THE BALTIC SENTINEL DRONES Baltic Military Expert: “Our Cities Must Be Defended Against Drones Outside City Limits” The Baltic Sentinel 15th June 2026, 05:58 When Russian drones reach the skies over a Baltic city, it is already too late to take shelter. Retired Estonian general Martin Herem, who regularly travels to Ukraine to study drone defense lessons, explains why cities must be defended outside their limits — and why the first major attack could come as a cold shower for the Baltic states.
The article focuses on military preparedness and security threats, reflecting a security-centric perspective common in Baltic defense discourse.
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