NATO Jet Intercepts Drone Over Latvian Airspace

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Published: 2026-06-09
Category: world
Source: NATO News
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A NATO air patrol, involving a French fighter jet, intercepted and shot down a drone that originated from Russia and entered Latvian airspace. This incident is the latest in a series of security developments along Europe's eastern border. Latvian officials indicated that Russia had employed electromagnetic warfare in the area, fueling concerns about the potential spillover of the conflict in Ukraine.

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