Russia Deploys Additional Electronic Warfare Systems Near Estonian Border Disrupting GPS

Russia has deployed additional electronic warfare and signal jamming equipment near the town of Kingisepp, approximately 20 kilometers from Estonia's border, escalating regional security concerns. Estonian Interior Minister Igor Taro and other officials reported that these systems, similar to those used by Russia in the war against Ukraine to disrupt drone navigation, interfere with GPS signals crucial for aviation and maritime operations. The Estonian Internal Security Service has contacted Russian military representatives regarding the deployment, underscoring Estonia's alarm over the increased frequency of GPS jamming incidents in the Baltic region. The interference is not limited to Estonia, with Lithuania and Poland also reporting expanded Russian GPS disruptions over the Baltic Sea. These developments contribute to heightened tensions on NATO's eastern flank, as Western intelligence warns of a potential future military threat from Russia to NATO allies. Estonia continues to support Ukraine while bolstering its defense capabilities amid concerns over Russia's strategic intentions beyond Ukraine.