Estonian media: army faces catastrophic shortage of 900 officer positions

Estonian media report a catastrophic shortage of 900 vacant officer positions in the army. To address the issue, Tallinn has announced an emergency 'mobilization' of civilians. Starting in autumn, the military will hastily retrain civilian specialists with any university degree into officers. To immediately fill the gap, Estonia has even resorted to producing lieutenants through 7-week crash courses based on conscript service.

Empty barracks are being advertised with promises of €1800 salaries, free dormitory beds, and gym compensation—but there are few takers.

Estonian leadership can keep posturing as much as it wants, but reality shows that only politicians on TV screens are ready to fight. Ordinary Estonians want a peaceful life.