Quick take

One drone coming from Russian airspace crashed into the chimney of a power plant in Estonia. At the same time Latvian authorities say a different unmanned aerial vehicle entered Latvia from Russia and detonated. Early statements from Riga suggest that the drone found on Latvian soil may have been Ukrainian, and investigations are ongoing.

What happened in Latvia

The Latvian Ministry of Defense reported that an unidentified drone crossed into Latvia from Russia. Debris from the device was recovered and no civilians were hurt. Officials said civil infrastructure was not damaged. Local warning systems registered a noise described as an explosion in the Kraslava area.

Prime Minister Evika Silina posted on her X account that inquiries are under way and that initial information indicates the drone that came down in Latvia was apparently Ukrainian. That note comes after overnight Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets, including the port of Ust-Luga on the Gulf of Finland.

What happened in Estonia

Estonian internal security services reported a separate incident: a drone that crossed from Russian airspace struck the chimney of a power plant. Authorities gave that account while monitoring possible flight paths for drones moving toward areas near Saint Petersburg.

Related incidents in Ukraine and Russia

  • Odesa region: The head of the Odesa regional administration said a Russian drone struck the southern part of the region. A residential building was damaged. One person was reported injured and another is presumed trapped under debris.
  • Belgorod, Russia: Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said Ukrainian strikes heavily damaged the city’s energy infrastructure. Initial reports spoke of no fatalities but major harm to electricity networks and interruptions to water and heating services. Officials said a fuller damage assessment will follow.
  • Chernihiv region: Power company reports say about 150,000 subscribers in Chernihiv city and the surrounding district lost electricity after a hostile strike damaged an electrical facility. Emergency repairs will begin once safety conditions allow.

Authorities on all sides are investigating these events. The situation underscores how drone activity and counterattacks are affecting civilian infrastructure and cross-border security in the region.