Riga holds military mobility exercise to test readiness for security threats
Metal anti-tank obstacles made from old tram rails, concrete blocks and heavy military vehicles briefly appeared on Riga's streets today as part of a military mobility exercise. Part of the city was turned into a training ground to test how the capital would respond if a security threat became reality.
Part of Riga's streets briefly turned into a military training ground today as the city held an exercise focused on military mobility.
Unusual sights appeared on the streets, including metal anti-tank obstacles fashioned from old tram rails, concrete blocks, and heavy military vehicles. Such obstacles are typically used to slow or block the movement of armored vehicles.
Purpose of the exercise
The drill was designed to test and strengthen the city's readiness to act should a security threat turn into an actual emergency. Riga used the exercise to check mechanisms that would allow rapid movement of military forces and equipment through the city during a crisis.
The exercise covered only part of the city and lasted a limited time, after which the equipment and vehicles were removed from the streets.
