Ukraine theater · Military
NATO fighters shoot down drone over Latvia
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace overnight on Aug. 13-14, according to Latvia's National Armed Forces.
Why it matters
This incident highlights NATO's air policing activities in the Baltic region, which have increased in response to regional security concerns.
What's unclear
- The origin of the drone is not specified in the report.
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