On September 1st, 2026, at 03:37 UTC, Latvia's National Armed Forces (NBS) issued an orange alert for a confirmed airspace threat in Alūksne district, northeastern Latvia. The alert lasted until 04:17 UTC. NATO Baltic Airspace Patrol Mission fighter jets scrambled to intercept what was likely a drone. It is unknown if interception was successful. According to Estonia's ERR News, the drone crossed into Estonia and then headed back to Russian territory. Other air alerts occurred across eastern Estonia concurrently. This was the second overnight alert after a prior warning in Ludza district. NBS issues two-tier cell broadcast alerts: yellow for informational warnings and orange for confirmed threats requiring public action. The NBS social media used #oranžaisbrīdinājums (orange warning) hashtag to inform the public. Instructions for public safety included taking cover indoors behind two walls, avoiding suspicious objects, staying indoors during explosions, and following official announcements. Social media posting of photos or videos was discouraged to prevent misinformation and exposure of defense positions. Related articles included prior incidents of drones and border security in Latvia and activist and government responses in the region.

On September 1st, 2026, at 03:37 UTC, Latvia's National Armed Forces (NBS) issued an orange alert for a confirmed airspace threat in Alūksne district, northeastern Latvia. The alert lasted until 04:17 UTC. NATO Baltic Airspace Patrol Mission fighter jets scrambled to intercept what was likely a drone. It is unknown if interception was successful. According to Estonia's ERR News, the drone crossed into Estonia and then headed back to Russian territory. Other air alerts occurred across eastern Estonia concurrently. This was the second overnight alert after a prior warning in Ludza district. NBS issues two-tier cell broadcast alerts: yellow for informational warnings and orange for confirmed threats requiring public action. The NBS social media used #oranžaisbrīdinājums (orange warning) hashtag to inform the public. Instructions for public safety included taking cover indoors behind two walls, avoiding suspicious objects, staying indoors during explosions, and following official announcements. Social media posting of photos or videos was discouraged to prevent misinformation and exposure of defense positions. Related articles included prior incidents of drones and border security in Latvia and activist and government responses in the region.