Russian Drones Violate Latvian Airspace and Crash Near Rezekne Oil Facility
Latvian National Armed Forces reported that multiple drones originating from Russia entered Latvian airspace early on May 7, 2026. One drone crashed near an oil storage facility in the eastern city of Rezekne, while a search continues for a second potential crash site. Latvian authorities classified the incident as an 'emergency situation' and a violation of sovereignty. This intrusion occurs amid heightened regional tensions and increased NATO surveillance following similar airspace violations in Poland and Romania earlier this year.
Date: May 7, 2026
Location: Latvia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: border crossing
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Kyiv Independent