Drones entered Latvia from the territory of Russia, and two of them crashed, the country's National Armed Forces reported on Thursday, UNN writes.
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"Several unmanned aerial vehicles entered Latvian airspace. Currently, 2 unmanned aerial vehicles have been identified that crashed on Latvian territory," the National Armed Forces of Latvia reported on social media.
As reported, "the Air Force detected the penetration of foreign unmanned aerial vehicles into Latvian airspace from Russia." "2 unmanned aerial vehicles crashed on Latvian territory. Units of the National Armed Forces, the State Police, and the State Fire and Rescue Service are working at the scene," the statement said.
As Delfi notes, according to the State Fire and Rescue Service, on Thursday, around 03:30 local time, the emergency services number received several calls about a possible fire at an oil depot located in Rēzekne.
Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters determined there was no open burning, but necessary measures were being taken to cool one of the reservoirs.
Residents of Rēzekne reportedly shared via various information channels that they heard frightening sounds during the night, including the hum of engines from the sky and sounds resembling aircraft. Sounds similar to explosions and flashes of light were also heard.
The head of the Rēzekne Regional Council, Guntars Skudra, reportedly confirmed that one of the drones fell on the territory of the Rēzekne branch of East-West Transit LLC. The drone hit an empty oil reservoir.
Currently, the National Armed Forces of Latvia reported that "the potential threat in Latvian airspace has ended." "The National Armed Forces, together with NATO allies, constantly monitor the airspace to ensure the possibility of an immediate response to a potential threat. The National Armed Forces have strengthened air defense capabilities on the eastern border by deploying additional units," the statement said.
"As long as Russia's aggression in Ukraine continues, the recurrence of cases of foreign unmanned aerial vehicles entering or approaching Latvian airspace is possible," the National Armed Forces of Latvia indicated.
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