Tallinn: A drone crossed from Russian airspace and struck a chimney at the Auvere power station in Estonia's Ida-Viru County early Wednesday, the Internal Security Service (ISS) said. "On the night of March 25 at 3:43 a.m. (0143 GMT), a drone hit the chimney of the Auvere power plant. No one was injured in the accident," a spokesperson for the security service was quoted by broadcaster ERR as saying.

According to Anadolu Agency, State Prosecutor General Astrid Asi stated in a press release that there is no evidence suggesting the drone was intentionally aimed at Estonia or the Auvere plant. "According to current information, the drone was not directed at Estonia. Initial actions are currently being taken; the investigation will clarify the more specific circumstances," Asi said.

Justice Minister Liisa-Ly Pakosta mentioned to the same broadcaster that the government will convene an emergency session to discuss the security incident. Meanwhile, another drone entered Latvian airspace overnight and detonated in the Kraslava region.

Deputy Chief of the Latvian Armed Forces Joint Staff Egils Lescinskis indicated that "the aircraft most likely veered off course or was affected by electromagnetic warfare measures while protecting some technically important objects." In response, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina told TV3 that the Auvere incident is "similar" to previous drone incidents.

The Internal Security Service has urged the public to avoid approaching any drone debris due to potential safety risks.