Latvian fighter jets shoot down drone

Latvian fighter jets intercepted and shot down a drone that had entered the country's airspace over the Balvi region. The Latvian military initially provided limited information regarding the drone's origin.

However, the military later clarified that the drone was foreign and had entered Latvian airspace as a result of electronic warfare activities conducted by Russia. This suggests a potential connection to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where both Russia and Ukraine extensively use drones.

Latvia, a member of both the European Union and NATO, shares a border with Russia to its east. The incident highlights the heightened security concerns in the region, particularly given the ongoing war in Ukraine and the potential for airspace violations. The exact type of fighter jets involved in the interception was not immediately disclosed.