Latvia says fighter jets have shot down drone that violated its airspace

Latvia issued an air-raid warning on the night of 13-14 August and shot down a drone that had violated the country's airspace, likely after Russian electronic warfare caused it to stray from its course.

Source: European Pravda, citing Latvian public broadcaster LSM

Details: The Latvian National Armed Forces said on the morning of 14 August that NATO fighter jets on patrol had successfully shot down a drone that had entered Latvian airspace as a result of Russian electronic warfare interference.

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An air-raid warning previously issued in five areas of the country was lifted at 04:50.