The Defense Forces are looking for opportunities to practice urban combat in public spaces. They want to gain experience in different environments.
Three years ago, the Defense Forces opened the Rabasaare urban combat training camp in Lääne-Viru County. Now they are also looking for other buildings to practice in. On Tuesday, exercises were conducted at the Kohtla-Nõmme community center in Jõhvi municipality and its surroundings.
Company commander Aleksandr Kalnitski said that such exercises are beneficial for soldiers. Soldiers can come in the morning and leave in the evening. They can sleep at the military unit and rest.
Jõhvi is one of the municipalities with which the Defense Forces have good cooperation. One of the Defense Forces' training camps is located in Jõhvi municipality.
Jõhvi municipality mayor Vallo Reimaa said they are proud of the city's training camp. The camp is growing and that is important. The municipality creates opportunities for military units to function well.
Defense Forces personnel say that municipalities are cooperative. Before exercises, buildings are inspected to ensure they are safe.
Aleksandr Kalnitski said there are no problems. If a municipality has buildings, they provide them for exercises. The only important thing is the safety of the building. If a building is dangerous, exercises will not take place there.
Urban combat exercises in Jõhvi municipality will continue on Wednesday at the Voka community center.