NATO Jets Shoot Down Foreign Drone Over Latvia Amid Russian Electronic Warfare

Italian Eurofighter jets, operating under NATO, shot down a foreign drone that entered Latvian airspace on Friday, according to Latvia's military. The drone was intercepted over a forested area, with no injuries or property damage reported. Defence Minister Raivis Melnis stated that the decision to shoot down the drone was made to avert a threat to Latvia's population. The military suggested that the drone may have been diverted off course by Russian electronic warfare activity over the Balvi region, implying it could have been a Ukrainian drone. The drone's origin and type remain undetermined, as debris must be examined. An air alert was lifted after the interception, and emergency services are operating at the crash site. The incident highlights heightened tensions in the region and NATO's defensive measures.