Auvere Power Plant

The Auvere Power Plant, located in Estonia near the Russian border, is a key energy infrastructure facility. It gained recent attention after being struck by a drone on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 3:43 AM local time. Authorities suspect the drone originated from Russia and entered Estonian airspace unintentionally. Simultaneously, another drone, also believed to be from Russia, crashed in Latvia. While there were no reported injuries in either incident, the event highlights concerns about border security and potential unintended consequences of drone activity in the region. The incident is relevant due to heightened tensions in the Baltic region and the potential impact on energy infrastructure security within NATO member states.