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250-Kilogram Bomb Discovered in Estonia Near Russian Border. Here’s What We Know

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Ivan Khomenko
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Estonian border guards patrol near the razor-wire fence along the Russian border amid rising tensions after Russian airspace violations. (Source: Getty Images)
Estonian border guards patrol near the razor-wire fence along the Russian border amid rising tensions after Russian airspace violations. (Source: Getty Images)

Estonian authorities are working to safely destroy a 250-kilogram aerial bomb discovered near the village of Auvere, close to the country’s eastern border with Russia, ERR reported on November 2.

According to the Estonian Rescue Board, the discovery was made early Sunday morning after a local resident noticed a large metallic object resembling a bomb while walking in the forest. Specialists later confirmed it was an aerial munition dating back to an earlier conflict.

“Sappers are already on site preparing to neutralize the explosive. Residents in nearby areas may hear loud noises or explosions,” the Rescue Board said in an official statement.

The operation is being carried out by the Estonian Defense Forces’ ordnance disposal unit. Authorities have cordoned off the area while the bomb is dismantled and destroyed.

The discovery comes amid heightened regional alertness following several recent airspace incidents. In October, Postimees reported that Estonian forces shot down an unidentified drone near the Reedo military base, which hosts the US Army’s 5-7 Cavalry Squadron as part of NATO’s regional presence.

Earlier, in June 2025, Estonia began building new defensive fortifications along its eastern frontier as part of the broader Baltic Defense Line, a regional initiative aimed at strengthening NATO’s northeastern flank.

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