Drone Shot Down in Latvian Airspace: Military

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that strayed into Latvian airspace Friday, the latest sign of growing unease over drone activity across Europe. The incident came as Russia and Ukraine traded fresh drone strikes, with dozens of Ukrainian drones reportedly downed over Russia’s Leningrad region.

RIGA: NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, a spokesperson from the alliance said on Friday (Aug 14), confirming earlier statements by Latvia's defence ministry and military.The military alliance has launched an investigation, the spokesperson added, as concerns grow in Europe over unauthor

NATO fighter jets successfully shot down a foreign drone that entered Latvian airspace, amid heightened concerns over unauthorized drone activity in Europe

The Baltic states, which neighbor Russia, have experienced numerous drone incursions into their territory.

The Baltic states, which neighbor Russia, have experienced numerous drone incursions into their territory.

Sarah Hooper | Live News Reporter Published August 14, 2026 7:54am Updated August 14, 2026 8:14am A Ukrrainian drone was sent towards NATO by Russia (Picture: Reuters) NATO jets scrambled today to shoot down a drone that crossed into Latvian airspace close to its border with Russia. The incursion in the Bali municipali

NATO fighter jets have been scrambled to intercept a drone that crossed into Latvian airspace near Russia as tensions soar amid heavy Ukrainian strikes

Drone shot down in Latvian airspace  euractiv.com

Finland, another Nato member, also temporarily restricts airspace