Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia, damage oil storage facility
Officials said the drones were likely Ukrainian and no injuries were reported as emergency crews secured the site and reinforced air defenses.
- Drones from Russia crashed in the Latgale region early Thursday, according to LTV, prompting Officials to investigate a potential impact at an oil storage facility.
- Latvia's armed forces tracked drones entering from Russia overnight, with spokesperson Mris Tutins telling Latvian Radio that military sensors had confirmed the incursions before they crossed the border.
- Police sealed off One oil storage site after smoke was reported at approximately 3:30 a.m., though Officials using thermal cameras found no fire and confirmed no injuries had occurred.
- Latvian Officials issued cell broadcast warnings for Ludza and Balvi municipalities, while the Baltic air policing mission was activated to strengthen airspace defenses against further threats.
- Military units are strengthening air defense along the eastern border with Russia and Belarus, while Residents remain advised to seek shelter indoors until the threat warning expires.
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Ukrainian Drones Fly Through Baltic Corridor to Crash into Oil Facility in Latvia
Ukrainian drones crashed in Latvia on May 7 overnight. One of them crashed on the territory of an oil storage facility in the city of Rezekne, located approximately 40 kilometers from the Russian border. "At around 3:30 a. m., the State Police received a call regarding a petroleum storage facility on Komunala Street in Rezekne, where smoke was visible. Preliminary information indicates that a drone may have crashed at the site," LSM.lv reported.…
The warning comes early in the morning: residents should stay in their homes, schools remain closed. According to the army, two drones coming from Russia fall near the Latvian city of Rezekne. The Minister of Defense suspects a start in Ukraine. It would not be the first case.
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Daily MirrorNATO fighter jets scrambled over Europe as mystery drone strikes huge oil depot
NATO warplanes were scrambled as mystery drones flew around 40 miles into Latvia and struck an oil depot, with residents urged to stay indoors and sch... NATO fighter jets scrambled over Europe as mystery drone strikes huge oil depot
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