According to the press release from the Ministry of the Interior, the first anti-drone devices were installed on three sections of the southeastern land border. They are located between the Estonia-Latvia-Russia tri-border point and Luhamaa.
The first devices are in place and operational. This is the beginning. The plan is to create an Estonia-wide drone network. Recent drone incidents show that the threats have been correctly assessed. The eastern border is well guarded. Drone capabilities are improving and provide a sense of security for all of Europe.
The PPA briefed the Minister of the Interior on the border construction works near Saatse's Boot. The installation of surveillance systems along the Piusa River was also discussed. In places where there is currently no stationary surveillance technology, new mobile surveillance systems were demonstrated.
Minister of the Interior Igor Taro said that border surveillance capabilities are improving every day. Work is progressing, and Estonia's border defense is becoming better. The PPA is purchasing surveillance equipment for the next border sections. Construction and preparatory work are proceeding as planned.
Work between Koidula and Saatse will be completed by the end of this year. According to the contract, there are still several months left. The construction works on the eastern border will be completed thanks to European Union funding.