Latvia Opens Criminal Probe After Drones Violate Airspace and Hit Oil Reservoir
Several drones entered Latvian airspace, with one hitting an empty oil reservoir in Rēzekne and two others crashing, according to reports citing officials and local media. No injuries were reported and no fire broke out at the site.
Initial reports said the drones came from Russia, though a later update said they may have approached from the direction of Ukraine. Police opened a criminal investigation into the incident.
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@staunovoTwo drones from Russia crash in Latvia, army says
@osint613Drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia may have crashed into an oil storage facility in eastern Latvia, officials say. No reports of injuries. Contributed by @AZ_Intel_.
@nexta_tv⚡️Russian drones attacked a site in Latvia According to media reports, several UAVs violated the country’s airspace. One hit an empty oil reservoir in Rēzekne, while two others crashed to the ground. No fire broke out. Police have opened
@nexta_tvUPDATE: Reports have emerged suggesting the drones may have come from the direction of Ukraine.
@theothersideru🇺🇦🇱🇻 Two Ukrainian kamikaze drones crash in Latvia during overnight strike on Russia Latvia's military confirmed the crashes but stopped short of identifying the drones' origin Local media suggests the UAVs were likely headed for Russia's