NATO scrambled fighter jets in response to multiple drone incursions into the airspace of Estonia and Latvia on the same night. In Estonia, air threat alerts were issued near Narva city at around 3 a.m. local time, followed by another drone entering the southeast airspace half an hour later. Turkish Air Force fighter jets stationed at Estonia's Ämari Air Base responded. Public warnings were issued in several eastern Estonian counties, with the threat ending by 5:30 a.m. In Latvia, drones were detected in the Ludza and Alūksne regions, with some crossing into Estonian airspace and prompting NATO Baltic Airspace Patrol Mission fighters to search for them. Estonia's Air Force Commander noted additional drones just beyond the border. While no missiles were fired and no drones fell in Estonia, these incidents reflect ongoing concerns about drone incursions possibly linked to Russia amidst the Ukraine war. Drone threats also continue in other NATO countries such as Romania, which reported 25 drone incursions and downed multiple drones in 2026. Intelligence reports suggest Russia may be testing NATO's resolve and collective defense commitment.

NATO scrambled fighter jets in response to multiple drone incursions into the airspace of Estonia and Latvia on the same night. In Estonia, air threat alerts were issued near Narva city at around 3 a.m. local time, followed by another drone entering the southeast airspace half an hour later. Turkish Air Force fighter jets stationed at Estonia's Ämari Air Base responded. Public warnings were issued in several eastern Estonian counties, with the threat ending by 5:30 a.m. In Latvia, drones were detected in the Ludza and Alūksne regions, with some crossing into Estonian airspace and prompting NATO Baltic Airspace Patrol Mission fighters to search for them. Estonia's Air Force Commander noted additional drones just beyond the border. While no missiles were fired and no drones fell in Estonia, these incidents reflect ongoing concerns about drone incursions possibly linked to Russia amidst the Ukraine war. Drone threats also continue in other NATO countries such as Romania, which reported 25 drone incursions and downed multiple drones in 2026. Intelligence reports suggest Russia may be testing NATO's resolve and collective defense commitment.