Allied fighter jets shoot down drone that entered Latvian airspace near Rugāji
A foreign drone entered Latvian airspace early this morning due to Russian electromagnetic warfare, and allied fighter jets shot it down in Balvi municipality near Rugāji parish. The air threat alert lasted about half an hour.
Early this morning, a foreign drone was detected in Latvian airspace after entering the country's territory as a result of Russian electromagnetic warfare activity. An air threat alert was issued and remained in effect for roughly half an hour.
Shortly after the object was reported in Latvian airspace, allied fighter jets shot the drone down. The incident took place in Balvi municipality, near Rugāji parish, in the area around Lake Boževa.
Following the drone's destruction, the air threat alert was lifted. This is the latest in a series of incidents in which drones have entered Latvian airspace due to Russian military activity, underscoring the continuing tension in the region and the need for allied air forces to respond promptly to such intrusions.
