Accidents & Tragedies

Estonian Soldiers Drown During Training Exercise

Fourteen soldiers from the Baltic Battalion drowned or died from hypothermia in the Kurkse Strait during a severe weather training exercise. The event unfolded as the soldiers were conducting operations in challenging conditions, leading to unforeseen circumstances that resulted in the tragic loss of life. The harsh environment proved too much for many of them, highlighting the dangers faced by military personnel in extreme weather situations.

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