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Defense Forces issue drone alerts across eight counties

Estonia has issued a drone alert across eight of its counties following an attack on the Ust-Luga port in Russia, near the Estonian border. The resulting fires from the drone attack were reportedly visible from Estonia, prompting the Defense Forces to inform the public about a possible air threat in Southern and Eastern Estonia.

In other domestic news, an investigation by Ekspress revealed that Estonia had been at the center of a questionable blueberry trade for years until the newspaper began its inquiry. Separately, the government announced its intention to bring back billions of euros belonging to wealthy Estonian citizens from foreign countries, offering privacy in return.

Further domestic stories include the suspected brutal murder of an elderly woman in Viljandimaa, with a hardened scammer under suspicion. The case of a mother who disappeared after going berry picking has also gained attention, with her son advocating for more thorough death investigations. Additionally, basketball player Kerr Kriisa reached an agreement with the prosecutor that does not cover compensation for damages.

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Drone Alert Issued Across Eight Counties

Eight Estonian counties received a drone alert following an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Ust-Luga port in Russia, close to Estonia's border. The resulting massive fire was visible from Estonia, leading the Estonian Defense Forces to inform the public of a possible air threat in Southern and Eastern Estonia.

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