A NATO naval sea mines countermeasures group has arrived in Tallinn, ahead of an operation taking place next week.
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) , which Estonia takes part in, is due to start with operation Open Spirit next week. The operation will further work already done on clearing up aging sea mines and any other ordnance to be found in Estonia s waters.
The group s commander, Lt. Cdr Jan Wijchers, said: The annual Operation Open Spirit is crucial in getting rid of all the historical explosives from sea conflict on the Baltic, and to help reduce threats to fishing, shipping lanes and the environment.
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April 9, 2021
By Rick ROZOFF
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