NATO jets shoot down drone flying over eastern Latvia
Fighter jets on a NATO air-policing mission shot down a drone that entered Latvia's airspace early Friday, the country's defense ministry confirmed. The incident is the latest in a string of airspace violations along NATO's eastern flank.
Fighter jets on a NATO air-policing mission shot down a drone that entered Latvia's airspace in the early hours of Friday, the country's defense ministry confirmed. Officials said the intercept followed standard procedures used to respond to unauthorized incursions.
The incident is the latest in a series of airspace violations reported along the alliance's eastern flank in recent months. NATO member states have previously announced steps to reinforce air-defense assets in the region in response to the pattern.
No definitive information about the drone's origin or purpose has been released. Latvian authorities said they are investigating, and allies are expected to continue consultations on regional security in the coming days.
Read next
Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses
The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families in the West Bank village to leave their houses, using some as barracks. The development comes amid ongoing concern over settler violence in the occupied territory.
Kushner to visit Israel after Netanyahu rejects Gaza Board of Peace plan
Hormuz Strait traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on Iran
US sends team to Taiwan to train coastguards amid surge in mainland Chinese activity
