Latvia Issues Drone Alert, Scrambles NATO Fighter Jets
NATO fighter jets were activated after Latvia detected at least one drone in its airspace, and officials later lifted the alert.
- On Thursday, The Latvian National Armed Forces detected at least one unmanned aerial vehicle in Latvian airspace, prompting NATO fighter jets to activate and combat the threat.
- Tensions remain high following similar airspace violations this week in Estonia and Lithuania, where the Baltic States have blamed Moscow for redirecting drones without providing evidence for the claims.
- The NBS issued an alert for eastern regions including Ludza and Augadaugava, warning of a 'possible threat' and instructing residents to 'seek shelter indoors, close windows and doors follow the two-wall principle.'
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the incursions, stating 'Russia's public threats against our Baltic States are completely unacceptable' and asserting Russia and Belarus bear direct responsibility.
- The Kremlin claims it is monitoring the situation and has previously accused Baltic States of allowing Ukraine to launch drones from their territory, allegations NATO and local officials strongly deny.
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A drone exploded in contact with the surface of a Latvian lake in which it damaged on Saturday, deviating from its trajectory.
Drone explosion in Latvia raises border security concerns amid rising incidents
Local residents alerted Latvian State Police after a drone entered Latvian airspace once again this morning, May 23. The drone crashed into Lake Drīdzis in the Krāslava region near the country’s southeastern border with Belarus and exploded on contact with the water. Police, military personnel, and rescue services quickly arrived at the scene. Investigators have already recovered debris from the drone, which will be sent for expert analysis. So …
The Prime Minister, who resigned because of a previous incursion by a Ukrainian drone, said she was waiting for "the most detailed information possible".
The police immediately arrived at the scene.
A drone crashed into Lake Drīdzis in the Krāslava region of Latvia on Saturday morning and exploded, the country's police told BNS.
Latvian military command issued alerts of "possible threat in airspace" and sent "additional units" to the eastern border. With "Russia's aggression in Ukraine, they may repeat themselves".
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