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Estonia says it summoned Russia diplomat after Russian helicopter violated Estonian airspace

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Posted on September 8, 2025

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STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Estonia summoned Russia's charge d’affaires in Tallinn on Monday to lodge a protest after a Russian MI-8 helicopter violated Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island in the Baltic

Estonia Protests After Russian Helicopter Breaches Its Airspace

Incident Overview

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Estonia summoned Russia's charge d’affaires in Tallinn on Monday to lodge a protest after a Russian MI-8 helicopter violated Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island in the Baltic Sea, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.

Details of the Airspace Violation

"This is the third such incident this year, a serious breach of international law," he said on X.

Diplomatic Response

(Reporting by Anna RingstromEditing by Gareth Jones)

Key Takeaways

  • Estonia summoned Russia's charge d’affaires over an airspace violation.
  • A Russian MI-8 helicopter breached Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island.
  • This marks the third such incident this year.
  • Estonia considers the violation a serious breach of international law.
  • The incident prompted a diplomatic protest from Estonia.

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