NATO fighter jets down drone over Latvia

NATO fighter jets have shot down a drone that breached Latvian airspace. This was reported by the Latvian military in a brief message on the social platform X on Friday afternoon.

According to the Latvian military, the drone was thrown off course by 'Russian interference.' No details regarding the origin of the drone were provided, but the report highlights growing concerns over such incidents in the region.

The Baltic states, which border Russia, have previously reported multiple incursions by unmanned aerial vehicles. This situation raises new questions about safety and air sovereignty in the area.

In connection with the incident, Finland has temporarily closed certain parts of the Baltic Sea to air traffic as a precaution. This decision was made to prevent potential drone attacks.

The action by NATO fighter jets comes amid concerns over Russian military activities and their impact on security in the vicinity.

Latvian authorities are highlighting the issue in light of the increasing frequency of incidents involving drones entering the airspace of the Baltic states. They stress the need for ongoing vigilance and cooperation with NATO allies.