A UAV entered Latvia from Russia – aviation was scrambled, and a large-scale air alert was declared
Kyiv • UNN
On Sunday morning, the Latvian military detected a UAV near the border with the Russian Federation. The drone left the country's territory after monitoring by NATO and Latvian forces.
On Sunday morning, May 17, the National Armed Forces of the Republic of Latvia detected a drone in the country's airspace near the Russian border. As a result, aviation was scrambled and a large-scale air alert was declared. This was reported by UNN with reference to the press service of the Latvian Armed Forces.
Details
The Latvian army command noted that they, along with NATO allies, constantly monitor the airspace to ensure the ability to respond immediately to potential threats.
The Latvian military warned: against the backdrop of Russian aggression against Ukraine, a recurrence of such incidents, where a foreign unmanned aerial vehicle enters or approaches Latvian airspace, is possible.
It later became known that the UAV threat had passed, as the drone had left the country's territory.
Recall
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced her resignation. This occurred after Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds resigned following the crash of two Ukrainian drones at oil depots that had arrived from Russia.