NATO Jets Scramble in Latvia as Moscow Intercepts Dozens of Ukrainian Drones

Italian and Turkish fighter jets stationed in Latvia were scrambled on August 14, 2026, to respond to increased aerial activity near NATO's eastern flank. Simultaneously, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported shooting down dozens of Ukrainian drones targeting multiple Russian regions. The scramble highlights the high state of alert for NATO air policing missions as the conflict's aerial dimension continues to expand toward international borders.

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Country: Latvia

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Severity: MEDIUM

Source: The Independent

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