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.
Date: August 14, 2026
Location: Riga, Latvia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Independent