Stray drone strikes chimney of Auvere power plant
At 03:43 on the night of 25 March, a drone struck the chimney of the Auvere power plant. No injuries were reported.
The drone entered Estonian airspace from the direction of Russian airspace. Explosive ordnance disposal specialists from the Rescue Board are operating at the scene. The proceedings are being led by the Office of the Prosecutor General, and the incident is under investigation by the Internal Security Service.
“According to current information, the drone was not directed at Estonia. Initial procedural steps are underway, and the investigation will determine the precise circumstances,” said Prosecutor General Astrid Asi.
According to Enefit Power’s preliminary assessment, the power plant has not sustained immediate damage, and the incident has no significant impact on Estonia’s electricity system.
During the same night, Ukraine carried out drone attacks against the port of Ust-Luga. On the evening of 24 March and during the night of 25 March, drone attacks attributed to Ukraine were reported in the Leningrad region.
“This is a consequence of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression. It can be expected that similar incidents may occur again,” stated Director General of the Internal Security Service, Margo Palloson.
Anyone who may have observed the drone is requested to share information with the Internal Security Service at @kap. The public is asked not to approach the scene and to keep a safe distance from any debris, as it may pose an explosive hazard. Any findings of debris should be reported by calling 112.
A downed drone was also reported in Latvia, in the village of Dobročina.
What to do during an air alert – instructions
- If you hear a siren or receive an EE-ALARM notification about an air threat with instructions to take shelter, treat the warning seriously and immediately seek shelter indoors in the nearest available building.
- The safest place is the nearest room without windows. In wartime, a basement or another space with strong walls is preferable.
What to do if you find a fallen drone – instructions
If you discover a suspicious attack drone, act in the same way as you would when finding a potential explosive device:
- Do not approach the drone.
- Immediately call the emergency number 112.
- Move to a safe distance.
- Warn people nearby and prevent anyone from approaching the object.
- Do not share its location on social media.
What to do if you see a flying drone – instructions
- Even if no official warning has been issued, any suspicious flying object should be treated as a potential air threat, and you should act with caution.
- If you hear or see missiles, drones, or explosions, first ensure your own safety. If necessary, quickly move indoors to the nearest shelter, staying as low as possible and away from doors and windows.
- Once you are in a safe place, you can get additional information from www.kriis.ee or by calling the national information line at 1247.