Estonia and Latvia reported incidents where drones breached their airspace from Russia. Latvia’s National Armed Forces detected an unmanned aircraft entering Latvian airspace from Russia, with the drone wreckage found at the scene. No casualties were reported during the incident, ensuring the safety of civilians and Latvian airspace.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa mentioned that initial information suggests a Ukrainian drone may have entered Latvian territory, prompting an ongoing investigation into the matter. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of security cooperation with allies and support for Ukraine in the face of such incidents.
In Estonia, the internal security ISS confirmed that a drone struck the Auvere power plant’s chimney, while another fell in Latvian territory. ISS Director General expressed concerns about the repercussions of Russia’s aggressive actions, highlighting the need to address such incidents in the future. Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs also underscored the impact of Russia’s aggressive actions on neighboring countries.
