On October 17, two drones of unknown origin were spotted near the 2nd Infantry Brigade base of the Estonian Defence Forces in Reedo, southern Estonia. One of the drones was shot down by allied forces using an anti-drone rifle.
After the incident, Estonian forces, in cooperation with the police and the Border Guard (PPA), conducted a search operation but were unable to locate the downed equipment. The General Staff spokesperson, Liis Waxmann, stated that security details would not be disclosed.
Reedo hosts the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment of the U.S. Army, an armored reconnaissance unit that is part of NATO forces. The town is about 45 km from the Russian border, and Estonia has already stated that it is prepared to shoot down Russian aircraft if any threat is perceived.
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Two unidentified drones spotted near Estonian military base Reedo on October 17 — one shot down, reports Postimeesciting the country’s General Staff.
The downed drone has not been recovered.
An armored reconnaissance squadron is stationed at the Reedo base.
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