Latvian military destroys interceptor drone after unidentified object appears near Russian border

The Latvian Armed Forces detected the appearance of an unidentified object in the country's airspace in the area bordering the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus. To ensure public safety, residents of the Kraslava and Ludza regions were warned of a potential threat. They were urged to stay indoors and avoid approaching objects flying at low altitudes or appearing suspicious.

Military actions and destruction of the device

To neutralise the threat, military personnel deployed an interceptor drone. When the device approached the border with Russia, its self-destruction mechanism was activated. This decision was made to prevent it from crossing the Russian border. After the system triggered, local residents reported a loud explosion.

Alert lifted

Approximately 30 minutes after the threat was announced, Latvian military officials stated that the unidentified object had left the country's airspace. The alert status was subsequently lifted.