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NATO Jets Shoot Down Drone That Entered Latvian Airspace, Second Incident in Two Months

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NATO fighter jets shot down a drone after it entered Latvia’s eastern airspace, according to the Latvian Ministry of Defense. The action marks the second time in two months that the military alliance has responded by destroying an aerial threat over or near Latvian territory.

Discovered 2026-08-13T23:36:12.597323-07:00 | 2026-08-13T23:36:12.597323-07:00

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  • The incident underscores repeated drone incursions affecting NATO airspace and the alliance’s willingness to use fighter aircraft to neutralize aerial threats.
  • The second such response in two months highlights an ongoing air-defense and airspace-monitoring requirement for Latvia and NATO’s eastern flank.

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