NATO jets shoot down drone that entered Latvian airspace
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- The drone flew in as a result of ‘Russian electromagnetic warfare,’ the Latvian defence ministry saidS1
- "As long as Russia's aggression in Ukraine continues, a recurrence of cases where foreign drones enter or approach Latvian airspace is possible," the Latvian military said.S2
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NATO jets shoot down drone that entered Latvian airspace
The drone flew in as a result of ‘Russian electromagnetic warfare,’ the Latvian defence ministry said
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NATO Baltic Air Policing jets shoot down drone over Latvia
"As long as Russia's aggression in Ukraine continues, a recurrence of cases where foreign drones enter or approach Latvian airspace is possible," the Latvian military said.
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Published Aug 14, 2026
What to know
- The drone flew in as a result of ‘Russian electromagnetic warfare,’ the Latvian defence ministry saidS1
- "As long as Russia's aggression in Ukraine continues, a recurrence of cases where foreign drones enter or approach Latvian airspace is possible," the Latvian military said.S2
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