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Why are drones a concern?

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, can be used for various purposes, from surveillance to military operations. When unidentified drones approach or enter a country's airspace, they pose potential security risks, as their intent is unknown. The swift scrambling of NATO jets in this story demonstrates the serious nature of such incursions and the need to identify and monitor unknown aerial objects.

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NATO jets scrambled as drones entered Estonian and Latvian airspace

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