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Drone from Russian airspace strikes chimney at Auvere power plant in Estonia

A drone arriving from Russian airspace struck the chimney of the Auvere power plant in north eastern Estonia on 25 March, causing no injuries or power disruption and prompting an investigation by security and prosecutorial authorities.

Mar 25th 2026 · Estonia

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  • Drone entered from Russian airspace and struck the Auvere power plant chimney at 03:43 on 25 March.
  • No one was injured and Enefit Power reported no damage to Estonia's electricity system.
  • Rescue Board explosive ordnance disposal teams were dispatched and the Prosecutor General opened proceedings.
  • Estonia's Internal Security Service said the incident is linked to Russia's war in Ukraine and was likely not directed at Estonia.
  • The government will hold an extraordinary session and the public were warned not to approach debris and to call 112.
  • A fallen drone was also reported in Dobročina, Latvia.

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