ALERT IN THE BALTICS, WAR KNOCKS ON THE DOOR! NATO PLANES TOOK OFF URGENTLY, DRONES ENTERED LATVIAN TERRITORY FOR THE THIRD TIME IN 72 HOURS! RUSSIA HAS SPOKEN!
Due to the incident, authorities declared an air alert in several regions, and NATO fighter jets were scrambled amid growing concerns that Russia is jamming Ukrainian drones and redirecting them towards NATO territory, writes 'Kyiv Independent'.
TL;DR
- An unidentified drone entered Latvian airspace, leading to an air alert and NATO fighter jet deployment.
- This is the third drone incursion into Latvian airspace in three days.
- Authorities implemented civil defense measures, urging residents to shelter indoors.
- Latvia has reinforced its air defense capabilities on its eastern border.
- Similar drone incidents have occurred in Estonia and Lithuania.
- Russia claims Ukraine is preparing attacks from the Baltic states, which Latvia and NATO deny.
- Russia has issued threats against NATO members it accuses of supporting 'terrorists'.