World · 8 June 2026

Drone from Russia shot down over Latvia

A drone from Russia was shot down over Latvia, sparking worries about the Ukraine conflict spreading further into NATO territory. A French Rafale fighter jet, on a NATO mission, took down the drone after it entered Latvian airspace on Monday. Latvian authorities had issued a temporary alert, as Latvia is a NATO member, after the incursion.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 June 2026 at 23:15

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