On October 17, NATO allies shot down an unidentified drone flying near a US military barracks in South Estonia. The immediate vicinity of the 2nd Infantry Brigade camps was affected. The drone was brought down using an anti-drone rifle. Local residents reported the drone crossed into Estonia as far as Põlva, with some hearing sounds similar to motor scooters. The Estonian Defence Forces and Air Force confirmed the incident and subsequent alert status in the region. Two drones were reportedly involved, one crossing into southeastern Estonia, the other crossing near the Russian border. The Estonian Defence Forces issued alerts of potential threats to multiple neighboring countries and NATO’s Baltic air policing mission was activated.

On October 17, NATO allies shot down an unidentified drone flying near a US military barracks in South Estonia. The immediate vicinity of the 2nd Infantry Brigade camps was affected. The drone was brought down using an anti-drone rifle. Local residents reported the drone crossed into Estonia as far as Põlva, with some hearing sounds similar to motor scooters. The Estonian Defence Forces and Air Force confirmed the incident and subsequent alert status in the region. Two drones were reportedly involved, one crossing into southeastern Estonia, the other crossing near the Russian border. The Estonian Defence Forces issued alerts of potential threats to multiple neighboring countries and NATO’s Baltic air policing mission was activated.