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Estonia closes road through Russian territory due to presence of Russian troops

Russian soldiers blocked access through a narrow corridor into Estonia.

Estonia closed a road passing through Russian territory after spotting an unusual group of about 10 Russian soldiers standing in the middle of the route. The Saatse Boot is a small strip of Russian land extending into Estonia, where citizens normally drive through without stopping. Estonian officials said the soldiers have left and no direct threat exists, though the road will stay closed until at least Tuesday while authorities plan to eventually abandon the route entirely.

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https://apnews.com/article/estonia-russia-border-road-be4704718fb7f702948159333d0a0111