On October 17, 2025, NATO forces shot down a drone near Camp Reedo in Estonia, which houses U.S. Army units, amid rising regional tensions close to the Russian border. The incident, highlighting heightened security concerns, follows a series of drone activities near NATO installations and reflects ongoing threats from Russia, including airspace violations and electronic warfare. Estonia’s Defense Ministry emphasized the necessity of neutralizing airspace violations to safeguard NATO’s eastern flank. This event underscores NATO’s commitment to regional security and deterrence, reaffirming the alliance’s resolve to protect its members against persistent hybrid threats from Russia, particularly in Eastern Europe, underlining the strategic importance of the Baltic region in contemporary geopolitics.