Latvia Activates NATO Jets After Airspace Threat Near Russian Border

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Latvia's armed forces warned of a brief airspace threat affecting two eastern regions and activated NATO fighter jets for air policing. Residents were advised to shelter indoors. The threat passed after the object was found on the ground near the Russian border. Ukrainian military drones have occasionally strayed into Baltic airspace, raising concerns about the Ukraine conflict spilling into NATO countries.

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