爱沙尼亚国防部长马丁·赫雷姆周三表示，作为加强防御准备工作的一部分，爱沙尼亚计划在与俄罗斯接壤的东北部伊达-维鲁县建造约150个掩体。
Estonia plans to build around 150 bunkers in the northeastern Ida-Virumaa region bordering Russia as part of efforts to strengthen its defensive readiness, Defense Minister Martin Herem said Wednesday.
据爱沙尼亚公共广播公司ERR报道，其中约100个掩体将建在国有土地上，约50个将建在私人或市政土地上。赫雷姆未提供关于这些计划中掩体或其预期用途的更多细节。
According to Estonian public broadcaster ERR, around 100 bunkers will be constructed on state-owned land, while approximately 50 will be built on private or municipal land. Herem did not provide further details about the planned bunkers or their intended use.
近年来，波罗的海国家因安全担忧加剧而加强防御措施和民防准备，此举正是在此背景下出台的。
The move comes as Baltic states are stepping up defense measures and civilian preparedness in recent years in response to heightened security concerns.
北约官员警告称，该地区面临俄罗斯无人机入侵、侵犯领空、破坏活动及其他混合威胁。欧洲国家也在应对日益严峻的安全挑战中强化防空能力。
NATO officials have warned of Russian drone incursions, airspace violations, sabotage and other hybrid threats across the region. European countries have also been strengthening their air defenses in response to growing security challenges.
自俄罗斯发动全面入侵乌克兰以来，北约通过部署额外部队和制定快速反应计划，强化了其东翼防线。
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NATO has reinforced its eastern flank by deploying additional troops and preparing a rapid-response plan.
本月早些时候，爱沙尼亚军方宣布计划将一支具备战斗力的旅永久部署至更靠近俄罗斯边境的位置。
Earlier this month, the Estonian military announced plans to permanently relocate a combat-ready brigade closer to the Russian border.
第1旅将迁至一个新扩建的军事基地，该基地距离边境不到50公里（31英里），此举旨在提升爱沙尼亚应对潜在俄罗斯攻击的能力。
The 1st Brigade is set to move to a newly expanded military base less than 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the border, a move aimed at improving Estonia’s ability to respond to a potential Russian attack.