US EditionEstonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity
Estonia closed the Saatse border crossing after detecting a larger-than-usual Russian military presence, aiming to prevent incidents and ensure citizen safety, officials said.
- On Oct. 10, Estonia temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing, a decision the Police and Border Guard Department ordered due to heightened Russian military activity, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported.
- Repeated airspace incursions, including the September 19 MiG-31 incident, heightened alarms as Estonian border guards reported an unusually large Russian military presence near the crossing.
- K�nter Pedosk said patrols warned drivers to avoid the zone as border guards reported significantly more movement than usual on the evening of Oct. 9, despite some motorists still attempting to pass.
- Estonian officials said they closed the road to prevent provocations and protect residents, while Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania plan evacuations for up to 400,000 people.
- Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna cautioned that further provocations are likely in the coming weeks, while European diplomats warned Moscow that NATO stands ready to respond to violations.
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According to a Russia expert, Russia is testing its options when they send 'little green men' up to the Estonian border.
A group of Russian armed men appeared at a border crossing into Estonia on Friday. Estonian authorities assessed the situation as “threatening” and the road has now been temporarily closed. Now a military expert is presenting his theory about what he believes is behind the incident.
According to the Estonian Foreign Minister, Russia has assured that there is no military threat.
Estonia closes border road after Russian troops seen near Saatsen
Estonian authorities closed a short stretch of road on the southeastern border with Russia after groups of armed Russian soldiers were observed on Russian soil close to the route. The road, known as the Saatsen boot, connects the Estonian villages of Lutepää and Sesniki. A section of the road crosses approximately 800 metres through Russian territory before re-entering Estonia. It was closed on Friday evening following an unusual presence of Rus…
Estonia closed the passage through the Russian section: The military lined up across the road: EADaily
EADaily, October 12th, 2025. The Saatse boot is a small section of Russian territory that cuts into Estonia. There is a road through it, and Russia allows you to drive along it without border control, demanding only not to stop and not to walk. On Friday, Estonia blocked the exit to Saatse's boot…
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