Overview
- Estonian officials say allies detected two drones near Camp Reedo on Oct. 17 at about 16:30 local time and brought one down with an anti-drone rifle.
- Military, police and border guard teams could not locate the wreckage, leaving the aircraft’s origin and intent unconfirmed.
- Camp Reedo supports rotational U.S. forces, including the Army’s 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, and U.S. involvement in the downing has not been specified.
- The base sits in southern Estonia within roughly 30 miles of Russia, reinforcing concerns about security on NATO’s eastern flank.
- The disclosure follows recent airspace violations, including a Sept. 19 MiG-31 incursion, and has prompted renewed calls from Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna for unequivocal allied responses to future intrusions.