Engineers clear the way for British armour – and work to delay enemy in Estonia

British Army troops are battling extreme winter conditions in Estonia as part of Exercise Winter Camp, a Nato drill designed to keep forces combat-ready in the face of real-world threats.

Training alongside US, French, and Estonian forces, British soldiers are focusing on mobility and battlefield engineering.

"It's really important working with partner nations like the French here, learning how they work, helping them learn how we work," said Lieutenant Fergus Whitson from E Squadron, Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry.

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Using Terrier armoured combat vehicles, engineers are clearing routes for troop movements while also creating obstacles to hinder enemy advances.

Freezing temperatures and icy terrain are putting even the toughest military vehicles to the test, with recovery teams working around the clock to keep operations running.

"Working in conditions like this is good because we can't really get this type of training back in the UK and also looking at what the Army could be involved in in the near future, this is the type of place we will be," said Lance Corporal Sebastian Barter from the Royal Dragoon Guards.

Exercise Winter Camp is ensuring troops can operate in the toughest conditions – overcoming obstacles such as language barriers and the elements, and whatever else is thrown in front of them.