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Estonia Says Drone Enters From Russia, Hits Power Station, Err Reports
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 25, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 25, 2026
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Quick Summary
A drone entered Estonian airspace from Russia early on 25 March and struck a chimney at a power station, causing no reported damage or injuries. Simultaneously, drones crossed into Latvia from Russia and Belarus, while a Ukrainian drone reportedly set oil facilities ablaze at Russia’s Ust‑Luga port.
Estonian Authorities: Russian Drone Hits Power Station, No Injuries Reported
Incident Overview and Regional Context
Drone Intrusion into Estonian Airspace
STOCKHOLM, March 25 (Reuters) - A drone flew into Estonian airspace from Russia early on Wednesday morning and slammed into a chimney at a local power station, the Baltic country's Internal Security Service told public broadcaster ERR.
Impact and Immediate Aftermath
There were no reports of injuries or damage to the power station, Estonian authorities said.
Related Drone Incidents in the Baltic Region
Latvia Reports Drone Crossings
Two drones also crossed into Latvia's airspace, one from Russia and the second from Belarus, Latvian authorities said.
Uncertainty Over Drone Origins
It was not immediately clear where the drones originated from.
Context: Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Oil Facilities
The incidents occurred at about the same time that a Ukrainian drone attack set fire to oil facilities at Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, a major petroleum export hub about 25 km (15 miles) from the border with Estonia.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Anna Ringstrom and Andrius Sytas; Editing by Christian Schmollinger, Aidan Lewis)
Key Takeaways
- •Estonia confirmed a drone entering from Russia hit a local power station chimney — no injuries or damage reported
- •Latvian authorities reported two drone incursions: one from Russia, one from Belarus — no clear origin
- •Incident coincided with a Ukrainian drone attack igniting fires at the strategic Ust‑Luga Baltic Sea oil terminal, disrupting operations
Frequently Asked Questions about Estonia says drone enters from Russia, hits power station, ERR reports
1What happened in Estonia involving a drone?
A drone entered Estonian airspace from Russia and struck a chimney at a local power station.
2Was there any damage or injuries at the Estonian power station?
No injuries or damage to the power station were reported by Estonian authorities.
3Were there similar drone incidents in nearby countries?
Yes, Latvia reported two drones entering its airspace, one from Russia and another from Belarus.
4Were the origins of the drones confirmed?
The origin of the drones was not immediately clear, according to authorities.
5Did any related incidents occur near Estonia?
A Ukrainian drone attack set fire to oil facilities at Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga near Estonia.
