NATO has shot down Russian “intruding aircraft” as a drone was close to a military base housing US forces in Estonia at Camp Reedo just under 30 miles from the Russian border.
The incident happened on 17 October, but is has only just been revealed that two Russian drones seen with one shot down.
Liis Vaksmann, a spokesperson for the Estonian Defence Forces headquarters said, “Allies detected drones flying in the immediate vicinity of the 2nd Infantry Brigade’s military base at 16:30 on October 17, one of which was brought down with an anti-drone rifle.”
Last month three Russian MIG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace and the country is said to be exposed as Vladimir Putin has threatened to invade the country.
Foreign minister Marcus Tsahkna said, “The message must be unequivocal – future violations will meet a response — including, if necessary, the interception and downing of intruding aircraft.
“This is not only about defending Estonia’s borders — it’s about defending NATO’s borders.”
