Drone downed in Latvia, Ukrainian origin suspected

A drone that violated Latvian airspace was shot down last night by an Italian Eurofighter, part of the NATO contingent in the region. According to reported information, the drone is 'probably Ukrainian'.

The incident highlights the recent incursions of unidentified aircraft in the Baltic states, a situation that is raising international concerns. Russian forces continue bombings in eastern Ukraine; Kiev recently targeted locations in St. Petersburg, suggesting a potential escalation of military operations.

In a separate attack, a Russian drone struck a passenger train in Odessa, resulting in the deaths of two people. Additionally, Russian airstrikes in Zaporizhzhia have left several injured, including a woman and a five-year-old boy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukrainian forces have struck 'the last stronghold of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea', within the context of escalating military operations from both sides.

News from Latvia is part of a broader picture of geopolitical tensions in the region, as Ukrainian officials warn that Moscow is forming battalions with prisoners.