Latvia and Estonia issued airspace warnings overnight on September 1, 2026, after drones linked to Russia's war against Ukraine approached or entered their airspace. In Latvia, a potential threat was detected over Alūksne municipality in northeastern Latvia, prompting NATO Baltic air-policing mission to scramble fighter jets and advise residents to follow protective measures. Warnings were also issued earlier in Ludza municipality but later canceled. The incidents follow repeated similar airspace warnings and drone crashes over Latvia during the summer. In Estonia, Russian-launched drones briefly approached Narva and one crossed into southeastern Estonian airspace. Around 10 drones were detected near the border at approximately 02:00 local time coinciding with Ukraine's large-scale drone attack on Russia. Estonian authorities issued public warnings, activated ground-based air defenses, and scrambled fighter jets from Amari Air Base. No drone was shot down; warnings were lifted by around 05:00 after the situation calmed.

Latvia and Estonia issued airspace warnings overnight on September 1, 2026, after drones linked to Russia's war against Ukraine approached or entered their airspace. In Latvia, a potential threat was detected over Alūksne municipality in northeastern Latvia, prompting NATO Baltic air-policing mission to scramble fighter jets and advise residents to follow protective measures. Warnings were also issued earlier in Ludza municipality but later canceled. The incidents follow repeated similar airspace warnings and drone crashes over Latvia during the summer. In Estonia, Russian-launched drones briefly approached Narva and one crossed into southeastern Estonian airspace. Around 10 drones were detected near the border at approximately 02:00 local time coinciding with Ukraine's large-scale drone attack on Russia. Estonian authorities issued public warnings, activated ground-based air defenses, and scrambled fighter jets from Amari Air Base. No drone was shot down; warnings were lifted by around 05:00 after the situation calmed.