NATO Fighters Shot Down Drone in Latvian Airspace on June 8
On June 8, NATO fighters shot down a drone that intruded into Latvian airspace. The device entered due to Russian electronic warfare systems. The President of Latvia called on the EU to support countries affected by such incidents.
On the morning of June 8, NATO allied fighters shot down a drone that had intruded into Latvia's airspace. This information was confirmed by the Latvian National Armed Forces, and also reported by LSM and «European Pravda».
According to the Latvian National Armed Forces, the drone was shot down by French fighters conducting a NATO Baltic Air Policing mission. It is noted that the apparatus entered Latvian territory due to the effects of Russian electronic warfare systems.
On the same day, another drone violated Moldovan airspace, and traces at its crash site indicate that the device exploded. The President of Latvia expressed the opinion that the European Union should consider supporting countries affected by drone-related incidents.