Latvia Issues Air Alerts Following Successive Drone Space Violations
The Latvian National Armed Forces issued air alerts for the third consecutive day after an unidentified drone entered national airspace. NATO fighter jets assigned to the Baltic air policing mission were deployed to monitor the incursion. Officials believe the incidents are linked to Russian electronic warfare units jamming signals and redirecting drones toward NATO territory. The Latvian government has called for increased alliance vigilance to prevent unintended escalation on the eastern flank.
Date: May 21, 2026
Location: Latvia
Conflict: NATO-Russia Border Tensions
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Substack