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French NATO jet shoots down drone over Latvia as another explodes in Moldova A drone that entered NATO member Latvia's airspace from Russia on Monday was shot down by a French military fighter jet, as fragments of another drone were found in a field in Moldova after it entered from Ukraine earlier the same day. Military drones straying into the airspace of ​Russia's neighbours have stoked concerns that the war in Ukraine is spilling over NATO's borders.

NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia in 1st such interception, military says The drone entered the country after being diverted by Russian electronic warfare systems, Latvia's military said.

In first, Latvia shoots down a drone that entered its airspace <p>French Air Force fighter jets participating in NATO’s Baltic air policing mission shot down a drone that had entered Latvian airspace, the Latvian military said.<p>

NATO Jets Down First Drone Over Latvian Airspace - KyivPost NATO fighter jets shot down a foreign drone that entered Latvian airspace on Monday, marking the first such interception in the country’s history. Latvian authorities said the drone crossed into Latgale due to Russian electronic warfare activity, prompting air alerts across several eastern regions. NATO fighter jets shot down a foreign drone that entered Latvian airspace on Monday, marking the first time an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been intercepted over the Baltic country’s territory. Lithuanian broadcasterLRT, citing Latvia’s National Armed Forces, said an allied aircraft successfully destroyed the drone after it crossed into Latvia’s airspace in the eastern Latgale region. Follow our coverage of the war on the@Kyivpost_official. The drone had entered Latvia’s airspace due to Russianelectronic warfare activity. The Latvian military later confirmed that French fighter jets participating in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission carried out the interception, while Lithuanian Armed Forces spokesperson Major Gintautas Ciunis said the jets had taken off from the Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania. Air alerts across sev…

Eastern Latvia spent Monday morning under an air-threat alert. A French Rafale on NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission shot down a drone that crossed in from Russia near Rezekne, about 30 km from the border, on June 8. Latvia blames Russian electronic warfare. The drone's origin is unconfirmed.

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NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia in 1st such interception ... Europe NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia in 1st such interception, military says June 8, 2026 12:55 pm • 2 min read Prefer on Google by Tim Zadorozhnyy A French Rafale fighter in Minsk Mazowiecki on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of the Eastern Sentry mission. (Thibaud Moritz/AFP via Getty Images) French fighter jets participating in NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission "successfully" shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, Latvia's military reported on June 8. The interception marks the first time a drone has been shot down in Latvian airspace by NATO forces and comes amid growing concerns in the Baltic states over repeated drone incursions. According to the Latvian army , the drone entered the country after being diverted by Russian electronic warfare systems. In response, NATO aircraft were scrambled to neutralize the threat. The interception followed the issuance of air raid alerts in several northeastern and eastern regions of Latvia, where authorities warned residents about a potential aerial threat. The incident is the latest in a series of drone incursions that have heightened security concerns across…

French NATO fighters downed a drone over Latvia for the first time during Baltic air policing. Latvian military officials said the UAV entered Latvian airspace due to Russian electronic warfare, but did not specify whose drone it was. #AureFreePress #News #France #NATO #BreakingNews

NATO fighter jets shoot down drone that entered Latvian airspace NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace after the country’s armed forces warned residents about a possible aerial threat, Latvia’s military said. The National Armed Forces of Latvia announced the interception in a statement on the U.S.-based social media platform X. “Allied fighter jets have successfully shot down a drone that entered Latvia’s airspace,” the military said. The aircraft were operating as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, according to the Latvian statement. The military’s post announcing the interception also included a French flag. The Latvian military did not provide details about the drone’s origin, type or flight path. It also did not specify where the drone was intercepted or whether debris had been recovered. Before announcing that the drone had been shot down, Latvia’s armed forces issued a warning about a possible threat in the country’s airspace. The warning covered the municipalities of Ludza, Balvi and Aluksne. “Be prepared. We inform you that there is a possible threat in Latvia’s airspace,” the military said. The National Armed Forces said no fur…

NATO fighters shot down a #UAV in the skies over #Latvia, the National Armed Forces of the #Baltic Republic said in a statement. It is noted that on Monday morning the Latvian armed forces announced an air alert in three regions located on the

Latvia Downs Intruder Drone: Investigation Launched Amid High Alert https://www.byteseu.com/2090829/ Challenges to Maintaining “Sovereign Security” Strengthening Defensive Vigilance Riga, Latvia – Reflecting the escalating security tensions in Eastern Europe, the Latvian military officially …

Latvia scrambles NATO jets in drone alert, the latest of several in Baltic Latvia's military said NATO planes responded to at least one drone flying in its airspace. It's the latest in a string of such incidents in the Baltic, one of which eventually toppled Latvia's government.

NATO fighter jets open fire over Europe as thousands get air threat alert - The Mirror NATO fighter jets open fire over Europe as thousands get air threat alert The Latvian National Armed Forces has announced that NATO aircraft shot down a Russian drone after it entered the country's airspace Comments News Christopher Mallett 08:55, 08 Jun 2026 Updated 09:23, 08 Jun 2026 View Image NATO fighter jets have brought down a drone over Latvia (stock image) (Image: TOMS KALNINS/EPA/Shutterstock) NATO fighter jets have scrambled to shoot down a Russian drone over Latvia after emergency air threat alerts were issued to thousands of people. ‌ The warplanes opened fire above the village of Rogovka, according to local eyewitnesses. ‌ Latvia's National Armed Forces (NBS) tweeted: " Allied fighter jets have successfully shot down a drone that entered Latvia's airspace!" ‌ According to local media, an airspace threat warning was issued covering the Ludza, Balvi, and Alūksne municipalities in the country at around 9.20am local time (7.20am UK time). It is understood the air threat was issued for the eastern regions of Latvia bordering Belarus and Russia , and residents were urged to stay indoors.…

🇱🇻 NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Latvia for the first time. The country declared an air emergency The Latvian military reported that a drone that had entered Latvia's airspace was shot down by French fighter jets carrying out a NATO patrol due to Russian electronic warfare operations 1/2

The Latvian military reports that the drone, which entered Latvia's airspace due to Russian electronic warfare operations, was shot down by French fighter jets carrying out a NATO patrol mission. After NATO fighter jets shot down the drone, Latvia declared an air emergency.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drone as Latvia issues ⁠air threat alert https://www.europesays.com/uk/1013412/ French warplane downs Russian drone violating Nato airspace, says official A Russian drone that had violated Latvia’s airspace…#uk #news #uknews

➡️ A drone was detected flying over Latvian territory 🇱🇻 ➡️ 🇫🇷 aircrafts, deployed as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, took off from Šiauliai Air Base 🇱🇹 in response to the alert ➡️ The drone was identified and destroyed over an uninhabited area.

NATO fighter jets shoot down a drone over Latvia NATO fighter jets have shot down a drone in Latvian airspace on Monday, according to Latvia's military. Latvia's air alerts have since been lifted. https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2954109/nato-fighter-jets-shoot-down-a-drone-over-latvia […]

Fear In Latvia As Military Drones Bring Ukraine War To NATO’s Eastern Border https://www.byteseu.com/2078103/ Latvia’s eastern region of Latgale is adjusting to a new reality of air raid alerts after several drones crossed into the country’s airspace in recent weeks. The warnings have disrupted …

NewsInsideUkraine t.me/c/1966917236... 🇱🇻NATO fighter jets for the first time shot down a drone over Latvia. The country declared an air emergency The Latvian military reports that the drone entered Latvia's airspace due to Russian electronic warfare operations.

Lithuania-based French NATO fighter jets shoot down a drone over Latvia - LRT News 2026.06.08 10:30 Lithuania-based French NATO fighter jets shoot down a drone over Latvia updated 12:10 L LRT.lt 2026.06.08 10:30 Fighter jet (associative) | AP French fighter jets deployed on NATO air policing duty from Šiauliai air base shot down a drone over Latvia on Monday. At 9:18 a.m., the Latvian military announced a potential threat in the airspace over the municipalities of Rēzekne, Ludza, Balvi and Alūksne in the country's east, near the Russian border. Emergency text messages were sent to residents' mobile phones. An hour later, the Latvian military reported on the social network X that the drone had been shot down. NATO air-policing jets, which maintain a permanent presence over the Baltic states to protect their airspace, were scrambled in response, according to Latvian public broadcaster LSM.lv . At around 09:40 local time, the alert in Rēzekne and Ludza was elevated to orange, indicating an elevated threat. Latvia's two-tier air alert system Yellow – an informational warning advising residents to monitor developments; no immediate action required. Orange – a confirmed airspace threat;…

NATO Baltic Air Policing fighter jets shot down a foreign drone that entered Latvian airspace following Russian electronic warfare. After regional airspace alerts were issued, the Latvian National Armed Forces reported the threat has ended. www.delfi.lv/193/politics...

NATO forces shoot down drone over Latvia for the first time as another UAV explodes in Moldova А French fighter jet made the interception between Rēzekne and Kārsava, near the border with Russia’s Pskov Region. Residents in several districts received alerts urging them to take shelter.

Latvia: NATO jet shoots down stray drone For the first time, a NATO jet shot down a drone over eastern Latvia. According to the military, the drone entered Latvian airspace due to "Russian electromagnetic warfare."

French-NATO jet shoots down stray drone over Latvian airspace A French Rafale fighter jet shot down a drone Monday after it entered NATO member Latvia's airspace from Russia, marking the latest security incident along Europe's easte...

Concern of Ukraine war spreading as Latvia says drone shot ... - CBS News Latvia's military said two NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered the country's airspace on Monday — the latest in a series of drone-related incidents in eastern European NATO countries linked directly to Russia's ongoing, full-scale invasion of Ukraine . The Latvian military confirmed the drone had entered Latvian airspace, "as a result of Russian electronic warfare," but did not specify the origin of the unmanned aerial vehicle. Ukrainian drones have previously crashed in all three Baltic states, which all share borders with Russia, with officials blaming the inadvertent incursion on Russian electronic warfare. Russia uses jamming technology to divert Ukrainian attack drones considered a threat to its territory. In a separate incident, a drone crashed down and exploded on a field in eastern Moldova, which shares a border with Ukraine but is not a NATO member. Moldova's defense ministry said in a statement that the drone was seen entering the country's airspace in the early hours of Monday as "a massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine took place." "Regardless of the drone's origin, res…

French NATO jets destroy mystery drone over Latvia as Ukraine war ... - RFI Defence French NATO jets destroy mystery drone over Latvia as Ukraine war intensifies French NATO fighter jets stationed in the Baltic region shot down a drone that had entered Latvian airspace on Monday, marking a rare interception under the alliance’s Baltic Air Policing mission. It follows a series of similar incidents linked to the war in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv step up drone strikes on each other. Issued on: 08/06/2026 - 16:14 3 min Reading time A French Rafale fighter jet flying a NATO mission shot down a “foreign” drone over Latvia on 8 June 2026 (illustration) AFP - CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT By: RFI Advertising Read more Latvia’s military said in a statement that the unmanned aerial vehicle had crossed into its territory "as a result of Russian electronic warfare", without specifying its origin. Officials suggested the drone may have been diverted from its intended course amid ongoing interference linked to the war in Ukraine . Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze praised the operation, writing on social media platform X: "Thank you, our French Allies, for taking down the drone that flew into Latvi…

For the 1st time, NATO fighters shot down a drone over Latvia, which declared a State of (aerial) Emergency. Latvia MoD says a drone entered its airspace due to Russian EW. It was shot down by French fighters on a NATO patrol mission. So NATO will shoot down Ukraine drones, but not Russian ones?

NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia, extending Ukraine spillover fears The drone entered Latvian airspace due to &#039;Russian electronic warfare&#039;, the military says.

NATO fighters shoot down drone over Latvia - AeroTime NATO fighters shoot down drone after Latvia airspace alert By Clement Charpentreau 2 hours ago Defense NATO Allied Air Command NATO Baltic Air Policing fighters shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace on June 8, 2026, after Latvia’s National Armed Forces issued public air threat warnings in several eastern municipalities. The Latvian National Armed Forces, or NBS, first warned of a possible airspace threat in Ludza, Balvi, and Alūksne municipalities, saying no immediate public action was required but that residents would receive a cell broadcast alert if the situation changed. The warning was later escalated to an orange alert covering Ludza and Rēzekne municipalities. Residents were told to seek shelter indoors, follow the “two-wall principle,” monitor official announcements, and call emergency services if they saw a low-flying or suspicious object. NBS said NATO Baltic Air Policing fighters had been activated in response to the threat. In a later update, the Latvian military said allied fighters had successfully shot down the drone after it entered Latvian airspace. “The possible air threat has ended,” NBS said in a f…