French NATO jet shoots down drone over Latvia as another explodes in Moldova
Summary
A French NATO jet shot down a drone that entered Latvia’s airspace from Russia. Earlier, parts of another drone were found in Moldova after crossing from Ukraine. These incidents have raised concerns that the war in Ukraine is affecting nearby NATO countries.Key Facts
- A French military fighter jet shot down a drone over Latvia on June 8, 2026.
- The drone entered Latvia’s airspace from Russia.
- Latvia’s Defense Minister confirmed the drone was shot down near the village of Berzgale, close to the border.
- Latvia reported that Russia used electronic warfare before the drone entered its airspace.
- Fragments of a drone were found in Moldova, which crossed from Ukraine.
- NATO called the incident a demonstration of its ability to defend member countries.
- The French jet is part of the NATO Baltic Air Police mission protecting Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
- These drone incidents increase worries about the Ukraine conflict spilling over into NATO countries’ borders.
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