Drone from Russian airspace hits Auvere power plant chimney in Estonia; Latvia also reports drone incursions
The Facts
- A drone entered Estonian airspace from Russia and hit the chimney of the Auvere power plant on Wednesday morning.
- No injuries were reported in the Estonia incident.
- Estonian authorities said the drone was not believed to have been directed at Estonia, and the investigation is ongoing.
- Initial assessments said the Auvere power plant did not suffer immediate or direct damage, and the incident was not expected to significantly affect Estonia’s electricity system.
- Latvian authorities reported that two drones entered Latvian airspace, one from Russia and one from Belarus.
- Latvian officials said one of the drones later crashed or exploded near the village of Dobricina in the Kraslava municipality.
- The Auvere power plant is located in northeastern Estonia near the Russian border.
Context
What do Estonian authorities say about the drone’s intent?
Estonia’s prosecutor general said current information indicates the drone was not aimed at Estonia, and officials said the investigation will clarify the circumstances RP Online,Izvestia.ru,tagesschau.de.
Was the power plant damaged?
Authorities and the plant operator said there was no immediate or direct damage to the Auvere power plant, and the incident was not expected to have a significant impact on Estonia’s electricity system Izvestia.ru,Ukraine Interactive…,U.S. News & World R….
What else happened in the region?
Latvia also reported airspace violations involving two drones, one from Russia and one from Belarus, with one later found near Dobricina in the Kraslava area U.S. News & World R…,stern.de,Kurier,Lenta.ru.
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