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German-Dutch corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia

Banners displaying the NATO logo are placed at the entrance of new NATO headquarters during the move to the new building, in Brussels, Belgium April 19, 2018.  REUTERS/Yves Herman
Banners displaying the NATO logo are placed at the entrance of new NATO headquarters during the move to the new building, in Brussels, Belgium April 19, 2018.  REUTERS/Yves Herman

Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders

FILE PHOTO: A crashed drone part at a site near Kablakula village, Estonia May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A crashed drone part at a site near Kablakula village, Estonia May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo

NATO to beef up forces assigned to defend Baltics in war, sources say

Soldiers with their battle tanks participating in the NATO Iron Spear exercise in Adazi training ground, Latvia, on May 18, 2026.
Soldiers with their battle tanks participating in the NATO Iron Spear exercise in Adazi training ground, Latvia, on May 18, 2026.

NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said he was in no doubt that the US would come to its defence if Russia attacks.
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said he was in no doubt that the US would come to its defence if Russia attacks.

Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky

Russia's Navy patrol boat next to the Russia shadow fleet vessel as it waits in the unofficial anchorage area in the Gulf of Finland near Vaindloo, Estonia April 10, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
Russia's Navy patrol boat next to the Russia shadow fleet vessel as it waits in the unofficial anchorage area in the Gulf of Finland near Vaindloo, Estonia April 10, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

Estonia says stray Ukrainian drones targeting Russia entered its territory this week

Estonia and Latvia detect air threats near Russian borders; Finland probes drone

Finland reports territorial violation by drones, at least one from Ukraine

The image of a drone is displayed on a screen during a press conference in Kouvola, Finland March 29, 2026. Finland reported a suspected territorial violation by unmanned aerial vehicles in the southeast of the country, which the Finnish prime minister said was likely linked to Ukrainian drone attacks against Russia. Lehtikuva/Sasu Jarnstedt via REUTERS
The image of a drone is displayed on a screen during a press conference in Kouvola, Finland March 29, 2026. Finland reported a suspected territorial violation by unmanned aerial vehicles in the southeast of the country, which the Finnish prime minister said was likely linked to Ukrainian drone attacks against Russia. Lehtikuva/Sasu Jarnstedt via REUTERS

Stray drones put Baltic states in crossfire of Ukraine conflict

A part of a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle, which according to the Latvian National Armed Forces, flew into Latvian airspace and crashed in Kraslavas region.
A part of a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle, which according to the Latvian National Armed Forces, flew into Latvian airspace and crashed in Kraslavas region.

Stray Ukrainian drones hit Estonia, Latvia, including power station, officials say

A part of a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle, which according to the Latvian National Armed Forces, flew into Latvian airspace and crashed in Kraslavas region, Latvia, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on March 25, 2026.   Latvian Defence Forces/Handout via REUTERS
A part of a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle, which according to the Latvian National Armed Forces, flew into Latvian airspace and crashed in Kraslavas region, Latvia, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on March 25, 2026.   Latvian Defence Forces/Handout via REUTERS

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.