A French military Rafale ​fighter jet shot down a drone that entered NATO member Latvia’s airspace from Russia on ‌Monday, the latest in a series of such security incidents along Europe’s eastern border regions. The Latvian army, without saying who launched the drone, said it entered from Russia “as a result of Russian electromagnetic warfare”. Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, in a post ​on X, hailed “swift decision-making and professional action” over the incident. A French army spokesperson confirmed French warplanes ​had shot down an unidentified drone, and a NATO official said: “It shows once again ⁠NATO’s determination and ability to deter and defend.” The final decision to shoot down the drone was taken by ​NATO command, Latvian defence minister Raivis Melnis told reporters.

Full report : Drone from Russia shot down in eastern Latvia, military spokesperson says.