A group of armed Russian personnel was seen standing on the road in Saatse Boot, a stretch of Russian territory that Estonians can drive through, which the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) temporarily closed access to on Friday. The interior minister said the latest information suggests they have now left the area.
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In brief:
- A larger Russian unit than usual was seen around Saatse Boot on Friday.
- The PPA closed the road in south Estonia in response on the same day.
- Video footage from the PPA shows armed personnel standing on the road.
- Latest information suggests the unit has left the area.
- Russia said this is a routine operation, Estonia says it isn’t.
- PPA: Threat level has not increased, but the situation at the border is tense.
- Interior minister says situation at Saatse Boot is “calm.”
- New update: Foreign minister says international reaction is “exaggerated.”
- New update: MFA: Situation remains calm and fully under control
- The road will remain closed until at least Tuesday.
Read more: ERR.EE
