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NATO Jet Downs Ukrainian Drone Over Estonia; Ukraine Apologizes

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet, operating under NATO, shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone that had entered Estonian airspace. Ukraine subsequently apologized to Estonia for the unintended incident, with some reports blaming Russian jamming for the drone's deviation.

19 May, 10:59 — 19 May, 15:57
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APVery High4h ago

Romanian jet shoots down what’s believed to have been a Ukrainian drone over Estonia - AP News

Romanian jet shoots down what’s believed to have been a Ukrainian drone over Estonia  AP News

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The GuardianMostly Factual25m ago

Russian jamming blamed after Nato jet downs Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Officials from Baltic states say Moscow behind latest such incident but also tell Kyiv to be more careful with its routing Europe live – latest updates A Romanian F-16 Nato jet shot down a drone over Estonia on Tuesday in what appears to be the latest case of Russian electronic jamming diverting long-range Ukrainian drones into the alliance’s territory. A local resident told the Estonian public broadcaster, ERR, that he had seen two fighter jets – part of a Nato force policing the skies ove...

By Shaun Walker

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ukrainska-pravda3h ago

Ukraine apologises over drone incidents in Estonia

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has commented on the drone incident in Estonia. Ukraine has apologised and is strengthening cooperation with the Baltic states to prevent similar incidents.

By Ulyana Krychkovska,Oleksandr Shumilin

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DWHigh1h ago

NATO planes down suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia

A NATO military jet has shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone in Estonian airspace. As Ukraine targets Russia's Baltic oil facilities more often and more intensely, more such drones are straying into allies' territory.

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The IndependentMostly Factual5h ago

Stray Ukrainian drone in Estonia shot down by Nato fighter jet

Several stray Ukrainian drones have entered the airspace of Nato

By Andrius Sytas

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rte-newsMostly Factual4h ago

Estonia says NATO shoots down suspected Ukrainian drone

A NATO military jet shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia, the Baltic country said, the ⁠latest in a series of airspace violations in the region amid frequent Ukrainian attacks on Russia.

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meduza1h ago

Ukraine apologizes to Estonia after drone enters its airspace and is shot down by NATO fighter jets

Ukraine has apologized to Estonia after a drone entered Estonian airspace and was shot down by a fighter jet. Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi posted the apology on social media platform X.

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ukrinformMixed3h ago

Ukraine apologizes to Estonia over unintended drone incident – Foreign Ministry

Ukraine has apologized to Estonia over an unintended drone incident caused by Russian electronic warfare systems, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.

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err-newsMostly Factual2h ago

Lavly Perling: The chasm between political rhetoric and government decisions

Fine speeches are not enough if action does not follow. Estonia's leaders are afraid to make decisions, which will have severe social, economic and security-related consequences for Estonia, writes Lavly Perling.

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lrt-englishMostly Factual5h ago

NATO fighter jet stationed in Lithuania shoots down drone in Estonia - LRT

NATO fighter jet stationed in Lithuania shoots down drone in Estonia  LRT

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Nato jet shoots down drone over Estonia

A Nato fighter jet shot down a drone over southern Estonia on Tuesday after the aircraft entered Estonian airspace during a wider wave of drone activity near Russia’s northwestern border. Estonian officials said the drone was destroyed shortly after midday by a Romanian F-16 taking part in Nato’s Baltic air policing mission. The aircraft crashed near Kablaküla village in Põltsamaa municipality. The incident marked the first time a drone has been shot down inside Estonian airspace.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: aktualne-cz · 19 May, 07:22Full coverage: 44 · 9hWindow: 9h
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aktualne-cz19 May, 07:22First to report

„Postřílíme je.“ Velitel z ohrožené země řekl, jak bude reagovat na Rusy

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helsingin-sanomat19 May, 09:43

Viro | Media: Drooni ammuttu alas Etelä-Virossa

yle-uutiset19 May, 09:51

Delfi: Drooni ammuttu alas Virossa – varoitus myös Latvian ilmatilassa

tvn2419 May, 10:13

Alarm na Łotwie, dron zestrzelony przez myśliwiec NATO nad Estonią

dnevnik-bg19 May, 10:20

НАТО свали украински дрон над Естония

berlingske19 May, 10:22

Nato-fly skyder mulig ukrainsk drone ned over Estland

nos19 May, 10:30

NAVO-gevechtsvliegtuig schiet drone uit de lucht boven Estland

aftonbladet19 May, 10:34

Drönare nedskjuten över Estland

vg19 May, 10:37

Nato-fly skjøt ned drone over Estland

The Independent19 May, 10:59

Stray Ukrainian drone in Estonia shot down by Nato fighter jet

lsm-lv19 May, 11:04

Igaunija pirmo reizi notriec savā gaisa telpā ielidojušu dronu

lrt-english19 May, 11:06

NATO fighter jet stationed in Lithuania shoots down drone in Estonia - LRT

dr-dk19 May, 11:08

Nato-fly nedskyder ukrainsk drone over Estland

Reuters19 May, 11:21

Estonia says NATO shoots down suspected Ukrainian drone - Reuters

telex19 May, 11:23

Román vadászrepülő lőtt le egy ukrán drónt Észtországban

jutarnji-list19 May, 11:25

Drama iznad Estonije, rumunjski lovac oborio dron: ‘Nismo im dali dopuštenje‘

index-hr19 May, 11:29

NATO-ov avion oborio dron iznad Estonije

delfi-lt19 May, 11:46

Iš Lietuvos pakilęs NATO naikintuvas numušė į Estijos oro erdvę įskridusį droną

hotnews19 May, 12:04

Cum a reușit avionul F-16 românesc să doboare drona din Estonia. Detaliile transmise de MApN

zdg-md19 May, 12:08

O dronă ucraineană, care a încălcat spațiul aerian al Estoniei, a fost doborâtă de un avion de vânătoare românesc

AP19 May, 12:10

Romanian jet shoots down what’s believed to have been a Ukrainian drone over Estonia - AP News

helsinki-times19 May, 12:13

Nato jet shoots down drone over Estonia

rte-news19 May, 12:20

Estonia says NATO shoots down suspected Ukrainian drone

orf19 May, 12:23

Estland: NATO-Kampfjets schießen ukrainische Drohne ab

ukrainska-pravda19 May, 12:25

Ukraine apologises over drone incidents in Estonia

mkd-mk19 May, 12:25

Авион на НАТО соборил дрон над Естонија

n1-bih19 May, 12:27

Incident iznad Estonije: NATO avion oborio dron za koji se sumnja da je ukrajinski

dh-les-sports19 May, 12:46

Un drone ukrainien est entré dans l'espace aérien d'un pays de l'OTAN : l'appareil a été abattu

die-presse19 May, 12:51

Nato-Kampfjet schießt ukrainische Drohne über Estland ab

la-vanguardia19 May, 12:53

Un caza de la OTAN derriba un dron ucraniano en el espacio aéreo de Estonia

rzeczpospolita19 May, 13:03

Ukraińskie drony wtargnęły w przestrzeń Estonii i Łotwy. „To pierwszy raz, kiedy je zestrzeliliśmy”

naftemporiki19 May, 13:03

Εσθονία: Κατάρριψη ουκρανικού drone από το ΝΑΤΟ – Σειρά παραβιάσεων του εναέριου χώρου

ukrinform19 May, 13:22

Ukraine apologizes to Estonia over unintended drone incident – Foreign Ministry

digi2419 May, 13:25

Prima reacție a NATO după ce un avion F-16 românesc a doborât o dronă în spaţiul aerian al Estoniei

vijesti-me19 May, 13:42

Estonske vlasti: Rumunski avion F16 oborio navodni ukrajinski dron...

tagesschau19 May, 13:42

Wieder Drohnen-Vorfall im Baltikum - NATO-Jet schießt Drohne ab

danas19 May, 13:46

Rumunski vojni avion oborio ukrajinski dron iznad Estonije?

err-news19 May, 14:11

Lavly Perling: The chasm between political rhetoric and government decisions

indian-express19 May, 14:23

NATO jet shoots down suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia

le-figaro19 May, 14:35

Estonie : un F-16 roumain de l'Otan abat un drone ukrainien

DW19 May, 14:43

NATO planes down suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia

meduza19 May, 14:46

Ukraine apologizes to Estonia after drone enters its airspace and is shot down by NATO fighter jets

hvg19 May, 15:20

Ukrán drónt lőtt le Észtország felett a NATO

The Guardian19 May, 15:57Latest update

Russian jamming blamed after Nato jet downs Ukrainian drone over Estonia