NATO jets scrambled after drones trigger alerts across Baltic region
NATO jets were scrambled as Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia issued overnight alerts over unidentified drones entering from Belarus and Russia.
Security alerts swept across Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia overnight after unidentified drones were detected approaching from Belarusian and Russian airspace. Military forces placed air defense systems on high alert, and NATO fighter jets were scrambled to monitor the aerial objects. Authorities urged residents in affected regions, including Latvia's Ludza district, to seek shelter as a precautionary measure before lifting the warnings several hours later.
According to military reports, multiple drones were tracked near the borders, with at least one unmanned aerial vehicle crossing Baltic airspace. The incident coincided with Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian port infrastructure in the Leningrad region. Military officials confirmed that while NATO aircraft tracked the intruding objects, no decision was made to shoot them down.
Sources: Svenska Dagbladet, Cyprus Mail, Sweden Herald, TVP info
Sources
- Sweden Herald — Latvia Issues Air Raid Alert in Ludza Region, Urges Residents to Seek Shelter
- Cyprus Mail — NATO jets scrambled as drone alerts sweep Baltic states
- Svenska Dagbladet — Drönarlarm i Baltikum – Natoflyg gick upp i natt
- TVP info — Drony nad krajami bałtyckimi. Poderwano myśliwce, ale nie strzelały