Estonia deploys first anti-drone systems along border with Russia

Estonia has deployed its first fixed anti-drone detection and monitoring systems along sections of its south-eastern border with Russia, as the country steps up efforts to strengthen surveillance of its eastern frontier.

The installations cover three locations between the Luhamaa border crossing and the tripoint where Estonia, Latvia and Russia meet, according to the Interior Ministry, ERR reports.

Officials said the systems are already operational, with further deployments planned across remaining sections of the border by the end of the year.

Interior Minister Igor Taro said the rollout represents the initial phase of a wider plan to establish a unified nationwide drone monitoring network. He added that recent drone-related incidents had underscored the need to enhance border security and validated existing risk assessments.

Taro also visited the Saatse Boot area to review ongoing infrastructure works along the eastern border and the installation of surveillance systems near the Piusa River. In areas not yet equipped with fixed systems, border police are relying on mobile monitoring units.

The Interior Ministry said border reinforcement works are continuing on schedule, with some projects progressing ahead of plan.

By Aghakazim Guliyev