Tensions along Estonia’s border with Russia flared Wednesday with a reported incursion by Russian border guards, the latest in a series of incidents raising concerns about regional security [[1]]. The incident occurred as Estonia is actively reinforcing its border defenses, including the construction of a 600-bunker wall [[3]], along the 294-kilometer frontier [[2]]. Estonian officials have confirmed the brief crossing, prompting a swift response from Interior Minister Igor Taro.
Russian Soldiers Briefly Cross Estonian Border – NATO Alert
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• Updated · Three armed Russian border guards briefly crossed into Estonian territory on Wednesday, according to Estonian authorities. ERR reports that the incursion lasted approximately twenty minutes before the Russians departed. Interior Minister Igor Taro confirmed the incident…. Full article
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