An Italian fighter jet downed an unknown drone in Latvian airspace on Friday. Latvian soldiers are searching for debris from the drone near Rugaji village. This incident occurred during Ukrainian attacks on Russian ports near St Petersburg. NATO confirmed its readiness to react to any potential threats to its territory. Baltic nations are increasing security amid drone spillover from the Ukraine war.

NATO allied fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace over the northeastern Balvi region early Friday...

Finland, another Nato member, also temporarily restricts airspace