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Britain leads epic NATO war games on border with Russia amid warnings of ‘urgent’ threat | World | News

Britain leads epic NATO war games on border with Russia amid warnings of ‘urgent’ threat | World | News

The British Army has deployed its latest Apache AH-64E attack helicopters to spearhead the exercise (Image: HUMPHREY NEMAR) British troops are leading thrilling NATO war games on Estonia’s border with Russia as part of the alliance’s largest military drill since the Cold War. The British Army deployed its latest Apache AH-64E attack helicopters to spearhead the exercise which also saw 180 soldiers take part in a ground assault this morning. It is the first time the newly serviced Apache has been involved in a NATO exercise. The live battlefield simulation comes as tensions flare between the alliance and Russia after undeclared Kremlin spies were identified in the UK, Estonia, Poland and Germany. Don’t miss… Russia launches ‘fresh invasion’ as ‘saboteurs’ storm over Ukraine’s border [LATEST] Vladimir Putin lashes out at ‘arrogant’ West in horror warning as WW3 fears soar [LATEST] Speaking after the exercise, Brigadier Mark Berry, Commander of 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team, said: “The threat Russia poses is very urgent. I’m going to second guess what may or may not happen but …