An Italian NATO fighter jet intercepted and destroyed a drone that entered Latvian airspace near the Russian border in the early hours of 14 August.
Latvia’s Defence Ministry said the kamikaze drone had been redirected into Latvian airspace by Russian electromagnetic‑warfare techniques.
Latvia’s National Armed Forces confirmed that NATO Baltic Air Policing mission fighters, scrambled after an air‑threat alert, shot down the drone.
Finland temporarily restricted aviation and maritime movements in the eastern Gulf of Finland amid security concerns; the restrictions were later lifted.
Russia reported a massive Ukrainian drone attack overnight, claiming its air defences downed 553 Ukrainian drones while a fire broke out at the Ust‑Luga refinery.
