A yellow alert was initially issued in the Aluksne district at 4:59 a.m., advising residents about a potential airspace threat, though no immediate action was deemed necessary. The Estonian defense forces subsequently issued a similar warning earlier in the morning, specifically at 4:37 a.m. local time.
This alert cautioned residents regarding a possible drone threat across the eastern parts of the country, encompassing Tartu, Jegeva, Viljandi, Valga, Pelva, and Veru districts. During this period of heightened alert, the Latvian defense minister resigned, citing a commitment to protecting the armed forces. In response to the initial incidents, authorities advised residents with the directive, “If you see a drone, hide and call 112.”
However, the situation remained fluid.
By 6:04 a.m., the Estonian defense forces officially announced that the air threat had concluded for the entire nation, signaling a return to normal conditions. Earlier reports confirmed that the danger had passed around 6:20 a.m. These successive warnings, issued over a short period, prompted public awareness among residents.
Despite the initial concern, the situation stabilized, marking the end of the airspace alerts.
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