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On Monday, October 26, large-scale military exercises Resolute Reforger 2026 will begin in Latvia, during which a multinational NATO brigade will practice the deployment of units over long distances, their supply, and command in field conditions. The maneuvers will last until November 8 and will be the largest deployment exercises in the brigade's history. According to the LETA agency, citing the headquarters of the multinational NATO brigade in Latvia, about 3,000 military personnel and 1,000 units of military equipment will be involved in the exercises. The main activities will take place in the eastern part of the country. To participate in the exercises, units will need to move from the military bases "Adazi" and "Cesis" to the areas where training tasks will be performed. The transfer of personnel and equipment will take place from October 26 to November 2 via the roads and railways of Latvia. The exercises will cover a significant part of the eastern and central-eastern regions of the country. Military personnel will perform tasks in the Ogre, Jekabpils, Aizkraukle, Daugavpils, Aluksne, Balvi, Gulbene, Madona, Rezekne, and Augsdaugava regions, as well as in the city of Rezekne. Thus, in the coming days, residents of these regions may see the movement of military columns and trains with equipment. However, specific routes and schedules for the movement of units are not specified in the headquarters' message. The main goal of Resolute Reforger 2026 is to test the readiness of the multinational brigade to rapidly deploy forces, provide them with necessary resources, and maintain command of units over significant distances. During the exercises, military personnel will practice force deployment, supply organization, and the operation of command and communication systems. Special attention will be paid to the interaction of NATO units with the National Armed Forces of Latvia. As noted by the commander of the multinational brigade, Colonel David Brassard, the exercises will demonstrate the ability to move combat-ready units over long distances and support their actions in field conditions. According to him, an important part of the maneuvers will be maintaining effective command, control, and communication throughout the entire period of the exercises. Such tasks are particularly significant for multinational military formations, as they require coordinated work among various units, transport, logistics services, and command structures. After the main part of the exercises is completed, military personnel will begin to return to their permanent bases. From November 4 to 8, units will tidy up the areas used during the maneuvers and return to military bases. Thus, the most noticeable movement of military equipment is expected until November 2, and the final completion of the exercises is scheduled for November 8.
