Ukrainian drones have strayed from Russia into Estonia. There are about ten of them. Why is the exact number unknown? The radar leaves a small trace of the drone. The night was cloudy, NATO air defense was watching the drones. No exact number can be given unless there is absolute certainty.
Are the drones Ukrainian? Quite likely. It's hard to assume that these are Russian drones. Theoretically, Russia could be playing a double game. But this is highly unlikely.
Could Russia take over a drone? It's not a real takeover. The drone's navigation is confused. Ukraine has been doing this for three and a half years. Recent data shows that the success of such deception has decreased.
Why do drones explode in the air? Hard to say. Perhaps for safety reasons, to avoid causing damage on the ground. Are they controlled remotely? Ukraine keeps this secret very carefully.
Will more drones come? It's quite likely that Ukraine will continue its fight against Russia. Should our air defense react differently? A deeper analysis would be necessary.
How many drones should come before we shoot? Now we're talking about ten. But if 50 come, should we react? In peacetime procedures, we must first ensure it's not a civilian aircraft.
Will Estonia learn anything about drone technology from this? Launching is being handled. For shooting them down, we rely on NATO allies. We have rented L-39 aircraft, but they do not have the legal right to use weapons.
Where do the drones come from? Ukraine says they do not intentionally use our airspace. They apologize for the stray drones. In a crisis, we would have the capability to defend against an attack.
Can we sleep peacefully? No one knows what the next night will bring. Ukraine is used to air alerts. I hope Estonia never reaches such a situation. We continue to live in peacetime.