Latvian Armed Forces to neutralize downed drone in Rugāji parish tonight
On Friday evening, Latvia's National Armed Forces will carry out demolition work in Rugāji parish to neutralize a drone that was shot down over Latvian territory. Residents nearby may hear an explosion.
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Latvia's National Armed Forces (NBS) will conduct demolition work on Friday evening in Rugāji parish, Balvi municipality, the LETA news agency reported, citing NBS.
The operation is aimed at safely and in a controlled manner neutralizing an unmanned aerial vehicle that had earlier been shot down over Latvian territory.
NBS warned that an explosion may be heard in the surrounding area during the demolition work. This is explained by the fact that neutralizing hazardous objects requires controlled conditions to prevent any danger to people and property.
Further details about the origin of the downed drone or the circumstances of its appearance over Latvian territory were not disclosed in the available information.
