Saatse Boot

Saatse Boot

Sesniki village, 13.10.2025. The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) closed the section of road between Värska and Saatse that crosses Russian territory after an armed Russian unit appeared on the route. The Saatse Boot in south-eastern Estonia is a boot-shaped area of Russian territory spanning 115 hectares (280 acres) and extending into Estonia. Estonians and citizens from elsewhere can drive through the area without a permit, but must not stop. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Saatse Boot

Saatse Boot

Sesniki village, 13.10.2025. The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) closed the section of road between Värska and Saatse that crosses Russian territory after an armed Russian unit appeared on the route. The Saatse Boot in south-eastern Estonia is a boot-shaped area of Russian territory spanning 115 hectares (280 acres) and extending into Estonia. Estonians and citizens from elsewhere can drive through the area without a permit, but must not stop. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Saatse Boot

Saatse Boot

Sesniki village, 13.10.2025. The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) closed the section of road between Värska and Saatse that crosses Russian territory after an armed Russian unit appeared on the route. The Saatse Boot in south-eastern Estonia is a boot-shaped area of Russian territory spanning 115 hectares (280 acres) and extending into Estonia. Estonians and citizens from elsewhere can drive through the area without a permit, but must not stop. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Saatse Boot

Saatse Boot

Sesniki village, 13.10.2025. The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) closed the section of road between Värska and Saatse that crosses Russian territory after an armed Russian unit appeared on the route. The Saatse Boot in south-eastern Estonia is a boot-shaped area of Russian territory spanning 115 hectares (280 acres) and extending into Estonia. Estonians and citizens from elsewhere can drive through the area without a permit, but must not stop. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Saatse Boot

Saatse Boot

Sesniki village, 13.10.2025. The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) closed the section of road between Värska and Saatse that crosses Russian territory after an armed Russian unit appeared on the route. The Saatse Boot in south-eastern Estonia is a boot-shaped area of Russian territory spanning 115 hectares (280 acres) and extending into Estonia. Estonians and citizens from elsewhere can drive through the area without a permit, but must not stop. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Saatse Boot

Saatse Boot

Sesniki village, 13.10.2025. The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) closed the section of road between Värska and Saatse that crosses Russian territory after an armed Russian unit appeared on the route. The Saatse Boot in south-eastern Estonia is a boot-shaped area of Russian territory spanning 115 hectares (280 acres) and extending into Estonia. Estonians and citizens from elsewhere can drive through the area without a permit, but must not stop. Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

Border guard post

Border guard post

28.11.2023, Tartu. Saatse guard station at the Estonian-Russian border. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Border guard post

Border guard post

28.11.2023, Tartu. Saatse guard station at the Estonian-Russian border. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Border guard post

Border guard post

28.11.2023, Tartu. Saatse guard station at the Estonian-Russian border. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees