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NATO Jets Down Drone Over Latvia, 2nd Time in 3 Months
NATO jets shot down a drone over Latvia on Saturday, the second such incident in three months, a NATO spokesperson said. The military alliance has launched an investigation into the unauthorised flight.
The Story in Brief
NATO jets shot down a drone over Latvia on Saturday, the second such incident in three months, a NATO spokesperson said. The military alliance has launched an investigation into the unauthorised flight.
The incident fuelled concerns across Europe over the rise of unidentifiable drones near member states' borders, as Russia's war in Ukraine continues. No details on the drone's origin have been released yet.
The Indian Opinion
Western media may frame this as a deliberate escalation by Moscow, but the evidence so far points to a routine air-defence response to an unknown aircraft. The real story will emerge from the investigation: if the drone carries Ukrainian markings or Russian electronic signatures, the narrative changes. Until then, calm is more prudent than alarm.
Source: ndtv.com
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