On December 15, 2024, Estonia issued a shoot-to-kill warning against Russian 'little green men'—unmarked soldiers—attempting to breach its border near Narva. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated in a Polish media interview that any such incursion would be met with deadly force due to repeated incidents involving Russian personnel without insignia spotted near the border. On December 17, Russian border guards briefly entered Estonian territory near the Narva River for about 20 minutes, raising concerns over deliberate provocations. In November 2024, a Russian border vessel flying the Wagner mercenary group's flag patrolled the Narva River. Estonia plans to establish a military base in Narva in early 2025 to reinforce border security. This activity reflects ongoing tensions on the narrow strip along the eastern bank of Estonia and Russia where a formal border treaty remains unsigned.

On December 15, 2024, Estonia issued a shoot-to-kill warning against Russian 'little green men'—unmarked soldiers—attempting to breach its border near Narva. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated in a Polish media interview that any such incursion would be met with deadly force due to repeated incidents involving Russian personnel without insignia spotted near the border. On December 17, Russian border guards briefly entered Estonian territory near the Narva River for about 20 minutes, raising concerns over deliberate provocations. In November 2024, a Russian border vessel flying the Wagner mercenary group's flag patrolled the Narva River. Estonia plans to establish a military base in Narva in early 2025 to reinforce border security. This activity reflects ongoing tensions on the narrow strip along the eastern bank of Estonia and Russia where a formal border treaty remains unsigned.