SECURITYJun 8 · 14:39 UTCDEFENSE NEWSAndrius Sytas and Janis Laizans, Reuters

French jet on NATO mission shoots down drone in Latvian airspace

A French military Rafale fighter jet shot down a drone that entered NATO member Latvia’s airspace from Russia, with NATO command authorizing the action. The incident highlights concerns over Russia’s war in Ukraine spilling into NATO borders, as similar drone incursions have occurred in Latvia, Moldova, and Estonia.

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