Latvia Confronts Drone Incursion from Russia
Latvia's military reported that two foreign drones from Russia infiltrated Latvian airspace, with one crashing into an oil facility near the border. The fire resultant from the crash had ceased by the time emergency services reached the site, according to reports from LSM, quoting police sources.
Tensions escalate as two foreign drones from Russia infiltrated Latvian airspace, confirmed the Latvian army on Thursday. The incident highlights ongoing regional security challenges.
One of the drones reportedly crashed into an oil storage facility in Rezekne, located approximately 40 kilometers from the Russian border, according to a statement by LSM, quoting police sources.
Local authorities confirmed that a fire ignited by the crash had been extinguished by the time emergency units arrived, preventing further damage or potential hazardous incidents.
(With inputs from agencies.)
Advertisement
ALSO READ
Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias
DIG visits forward areas along LoC in J-K's Poonch, reviews border security preparedness
South Korea, US held talks on revising management of fortified North Korea border
Himachal police arrests interstate drug supplier near India-Pakistan border
Bengal hands over land to BSF for border fencing; Suvendu rolls out 'detect, delete, deport' push
Google News