On August 14, 2026, at 4:00 UTC, an airspace threat was declared in several regions of Latvia including Augšdaugava, Preiļi, Rēzekne, Balvi, and Alūksne municipalities. Pilgrims in Aglona, a location hosting the culmination events of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 14 and 15, received the warning and sought shelter in the basement of Aglona Catholic Grammar School. Approximately 1,000 pilgrims, who had arrived in groups over the preceding days, spent the night there. Latvian Television footage shows that the pilgrims remained in the basement for about an hour until allied NATO fighter jets shot down a drone in Balvi District, ending the threat. The article contains a tweet by LTV Ziņu dienests with a video showing pilgrims in the cellar. The feast is the largest religious event in Latvia, attracting thousands annually to Aglona Basilica and its sacred square. Live coverage of the religious services was available on Latvian Television and LSM on August 14 at 22:00 and on August 15 at 12:00. Associated articles provide additional context on the drone incident and related events. The source is Latvian Public Media (LSM English) and the information is supported by official video evidence and public media reporting. Key tags include pilgrimage, airspace, religion, Aglona, drones, and shelter.

On August 14, 2026, at 4:00 UTC, an airspace threat was declared in several regions of Latvia including Augšdaugava, Preiļi, Rēzekne, Balvi, and Alūksne municipalities. Pilgrims in Aglona, a location hosting the culmination events of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 14 and 15, received the warning and sought shelter in the basement of Aglona Catholic Grammar School. Approximately 1,000 pilgrims, who had arrived in groups over the preceding days, spent the night there. Latvian Television footage shows that the pilgrims remained in the basement for about an hour until allied NATO fighter jets shot down a drone in Balvi District, ending the threat. The article contains a tweet by LTV Ziņu dienests with a video showing pilgrims in the cellar. The feast is the largest religious event in Latvia, attracting thousands annually to Aglona Basilica and its sacred square. Live coverage of the religious services was available on Latvian Television and LSM on August 14 at 22:00 and on August 15 at 12:00. Associated articles provide additional context on the drone incident and related events. The source is Latvian Public Media (LSM English) and the information is supported by official video evidence and public media reporting. Key tags include pilgrimage, airspace, religion, Aglona, drones, and shelter.