Estonia, Latvia report drone incursions from Russian airspace

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 25, 2026 at 12:35 PM

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Estonia and Latvia reported drone incursions from Russian airspace on Wednesday, raising concerns about regional spillover from the Ukraine war. In Estonia, a drone originating from Russia struck a power station chimney in Auvere, causing no casualties. Simultaneously, Latvia identified a drone entering its airspace from Russia, crashing in the Kraslava region without causing damage. Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina indicated the drone might be Ukrainian and launched an investigation. These incidents occurred amidst Ukrainian strikes against Russia, including the port of Ust-Luga, potentially placing Estonia and Latvia along drone trajectories. The breaches have renewed discussions within the EU about establishing a "drone wall" to protect its eastern border.

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An unmanned aerial vehicle entered Latvian airspace from Russia and crashed in the Kraslava region.

factual — Latvian Air Force100% confidence

A drone flying in from Russian airspace struck the chimney of a power station in Auvere, Estonia.

factual — Estonia’s Internal Security Service100% confidence

Estonia and Latvia have both reported drones entering their airspace from neighbouring Russia.

factual100% confidence

The drone was “not directed at Estonia”.

quote — Margus Tsahkna, Estonia’s foreign minister90% confidence

There were indications the drone that crashed in Latvia may be Ukrainian.

factual — Evika Silina, Latvia’s Prime Minister70% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Auvere 40% Ukrainian Air Force 40% Kraslava 40% European Union 50% Andris Spruds 60% Margus Tsahkna 60% Evika Silina 60% Russian Airspace ×270% Ukraine ×480% Estonia ×690% Russia ×790% Latvia ×690%

Keywords

drone incursion 100% airspace violation 80% russia 70% estonia 70% latvia 70% ukraine war 60% regional spillover 50% unmanned aerial vehicle 50% power station 40% drone wall 40%

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Estonia

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