Baltic defence line turns into commercial-propaganda attraction
Neighbours
30 Sep 2026
10:17

Neighbours

Baltic defence line turns into commercial-propaganda attraction

Estonian public broadcaster ERR reports that tourists visiting southeastern Estonia are increasingly interested in military fortifications near the Russian border. Groups approach border installations where they are briefed on anti-tank ditches and shown concrete "dragon's teeth". Guides note that anti-tank ditches, defensive embankments, and concrete dragon's teeth have become a new local attraction. Western countries are now reviving Cold War-era tactics: just as 60 years ago, concrete barriers and trenches are being turned into tools of "soft power," information pressure, and shaping a desired emotional narrative for global media.

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