In a significant escalation, Latvia’s military has called upon NATO fighter jets after two drones, reportedly from Russian territory, crashed in proximity to an oil storage complex in Rezekne, situated near the border with Russia.
Latvian officials reported that the drones caused damage to four vacated oil storage tanks. The site, approximately 40 kilometers from Russia, was later scoured by police and firefighters for potential drone fragments.
Andris Spruds, Latvia’s Defence Minister, informed the national broadcaster LSM that these drones likely originated from Ukraine and possibly aimed at targets inside Russia prior to straying into Latvian airspace.
In response to the incident, NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission dispatched military aircraft to the region, ensuring ongoing surveillance and bolstering security operations.
This drone crash coincides with escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Recently, Russia heightened warnings, indicating potential strikes on foreign embassies in Kyiv should Ukrainian forces interfere with Moscow’s upcoming Victory Day festivities on May 8 and 9.
Moreover, Moscow's military has outlined intentions for significant offensives against Kyiv if Ukraine does not adhere to its unilateral ceasefire during the Victory Day commemorations, which includes the yearly military display in Red Square.
In a statement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remarked that Russia’s relentless assaults illustrate a blatant disregard for the peace initiatives set forth by Kyiv.
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