Russia held a live-fire exercise on Lake Peipus without informing Estonia, violating agreements and provoking condemnation.

Russia conducted a live-fire exercise on Lake Peipus near the border with Estonia without notifying Estonia, breaching bilateral agreements. The exercise, involving small-caliber weapons, took place on the Russian side of the lake during daylight hours on October 16, 2023. The Estonian Ministry of Defence condemned the action as reckless and destabilizing, emphasizing respect for agreements and notifying neighbors about military exercises near shared borders. The exercise was part of Russia's ongoing military activities in the region amid heightened Baltic security concerns.