Estonia Issues Drone Threat Alert Amid Ukraine Conflict Escalation

• •Estonian Defense Forces issued drone threat alerts for eastern and southern regions.
• •Residents advised to take cover if drones are sighted, following recent drone activity.
• •This is the second alert in six days, indicating an escalating threat level.

On March 31, 2026, the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) issued warnings of a potential air threat from drones over eastern and southern Estonia. Residents were advised to take cover if they sighted any drones, as the EDF detected air activity outside Estonian airspace that could pose a risk. Alerts were disseminated via the national emergency warning system EE-ALARM for multiple counties, including Lääne, Ida-Viru, Jõgeva, Põlva, Tartu, Valga, and Võru. This follows previous incidents where Ukrainian drones entered Estonian airspace, including a recent attack on the Auvere Power Plant. The situation is exacerbated by ongoing drone attacks by Ukraine on Russian infrastructure near the Estonian border. Latvian authorities also issued similar alerts, indicating a broader regional concern. The incident marks the second alert in six days, highlighting the escalating air threat in the region.