Summary
Russian border guards crossed into Estonia using hovercrafts without permission, according to Estonian authorities. This incident occurred on the Narva River, which both countries share, and is a point of concern for NATO. Estonia has summoned the Russian diplomatic representative to address the issue.
Key Facts
- Three Russian border guards entered Estonia from the Narva River using hovercrafts without permission.
- The incident happened around 10 a.m. local time on a Wednesday and lasted about 20 minutes.
- Estonia's Foreign Ministry summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires to protest the breach.
- Estonian surveillance equipment detected the guards' presence on Estonian territory.
- Estonia's Interior Minister stated there was no direct security threat but increased border patrols.
- The Narva River requires permission for Russian vessels to pass, which was not obtained this time.
- There has been an increase in border incidents since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Estonia is building bunkers as part of its Baltic Defence Line near its border with Russia.
