Concern of Ukraine war spreading as Latvia says drone shot as "result of Russian electronic warfare"
Updated on: June 8, 2026 / 7:11 AM EDT / CBS/AFP
TL;DR
- Latvia's military reported that two NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace, citing Russian electronic warfare.
- This incident is the latest in a series of drone incursions into Eastern European NATO countries, linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Moldova, a non-NATO member bordering Ukraine, also reported a drone crash, with its foreign ministry holding Russia responsible.
- Recent drone incidents, including explosions over Romania and incursions into Estonia and Lithuania, have heightened concerns about the potential expansion of Russia's war into NATO territory.
- Nordic-Baltic countries stated that Russia is using these incidents to divert attention from its war and to intimidate NATO Allies.