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French Marines of the 8th Infantry Parachute Regiment are seen parachuting during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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French Marines of the 8th Infantry Parachute Regiment are seen parachuting during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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French Marines are seen parachuting from an Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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French Marines are seen parachuting from an Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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An AugustaWestland Apache attack helicopter of the British Army Air Corps is seen in the air during the NATO Spring Storm military exercises in Tapa, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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French Marines are seen parachuting from an Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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French Marines are seen parachuting from an Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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French Marines of the 8th Infantry Parachute Regiment are seen parachuting during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the British armed forces is seen reading a book during NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Members of the British, French and US armed forces are seen during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Members of the British, French and US armed forces are seen during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Members of the British armed forces are seen on a Challenger 2 tank during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the British armed forces is seen in a Bulldog armoured personnel carrier during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Members of the British armed forces are seen next to their vehicles during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Members of the British armed forces are seen next to their vehicles during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A French Marine is seen parachuting during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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French Marines of the 8th Infantry Parachute Regiment are seen landing during NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A badge with the French flag is seen on the uniform of a French soldier during NATO Spring Storm exercises in Tallinn, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the British armed forces is seen holding an SA80 rifle during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Members of the British armed forces are seen next to their vehicles during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A badge in the colors of France is seen on the uniform of a French soldier during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A French Marine walks past a field after a parachute landing during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A soldier is seen extending a communications antenna during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A soldier is seen looking out from an armoured personnel carrier during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the US armed fores is seen with a laptop during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A French Marine is seen during NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A French Marine is seen during NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A French Marine is seen during NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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French Marines and a member of the Estonian armed forces (L) are seen during NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the French armed forces is seen working on communications in an a armoured personnel carrier during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the French armed forces is seen in an armoured personnel carrier during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A Challenger 2 tank of the British army is seen during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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French Marines are seen with packed parachute bags during NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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French Marines of the 8th Infantry Parachute Regiment walk through a forest during NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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French Marines of the 8th Infantry Parachute Regiment walk through a forest during NATO Spring Storm exercises in Viitna, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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The Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur (L) talks with a commander of the British armed forces as he visits the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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The Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur (L) talks with a commander of the British armed forces as he visits the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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The Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur visits the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Sakussaare, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the Estonian armed forces is seen in an infantry fighting vehicle during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Tapa, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the Estonian armed forces is seen in an infantry fighting vehicle during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Tapa, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the Estonian armed forces is seen applying camouflage makeup during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Tapa, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the Estonian armed forces is seen in an infantry fighting vehicle during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Tapa, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Brigadier General Vahur Karus, commander of the Estonian Military Academy, addresses the press during NATO Spring Storm exercises in Tapa, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the Estonian armed forces guides vehicles at a military base in Tapa, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Brigadier General Vahur Karus, commander of the Estonian Military Academy, addresses the press during NATO Spring Storm exercises in Tapa, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the Estonian armed forces is seen in an infantry fighting vehicle during the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Tapa, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise running from May 15 to 26, 2023 is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Members of the Enhanced Forward Presence force are seen onboard a infantry fighting vehicle during the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force in Kadrina, Estonia on 19 May, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Members of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) take part in the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force in Kadrina, Estonia on 19 May, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Members of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) take part in the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force in Kadrina, Estonia on 19 May, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Members of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) take part in the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force in Kadrina, Estonia on 19 May, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Locals are seen in a field during the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force in Kadrina, Estonia on 19 May, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Soldiers are seen onboard an infantry fighting vehicle during the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force in Kadrina, Estonia on 19 May, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Members of the Enhanced Forward Presence force are seen onboard an infantry fighting vehicle during the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force in Kadrina, Estonia on May 19, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) takes part in the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force in Kadrina, Estonia on May 19, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A camera operator films members of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force in Kadrina, Estonia on May 19, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) fills a magazine with bullets during the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force in Kadrina, Estonia on May 19, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) sits next to a large caliber machine gun during the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force in Kadrina, Estonia on May 19, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A member of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) takes part in the Spring Storm exercises of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force in Kadrina, Estonia on May 19, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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A Royal Marine on a rubberboat and with a night vision device approaches the shore for a beach landing as part of the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Kaberneeme, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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Royal Marines on rubberboats with night vision devices approach the shore for a beach landing as part of the NATO Spring Storm exercises in Kaberneeme, Estonia on May 20, 2023. The Spring Storm exercise that kicked off this week is the largest military exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) involving allied NATO forces. The Northern and Central Europe NATO forces are organized under the Enhanced Forward Presence (ePF) force currently under leadership of the UK. (Photo by Jaap Arriens / AFP)

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