French jet on NATO mission shoots down drone in Latvian airspace, army says
A French Rafale fighter jet, operating under a NATO mission, shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns regarding the spillover of the Ukraine war into Baltic states.
Why it matters
Increased drone activity near NATO borders raises the risk of accidental escalation between Russia and Western alliances.
A French military Rafale fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvia’s airspace from Russia.
The article reports on military actions and official statements from NATO and Latvian authorities without taking a side.
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