On 24 October 2026, the Latvian National Armed Forces stated that a foreign unmanned aerial vehicle had been found in Liepna Parish, Alūksne Municipality, Latvia. The drone may have entered Latvian airspace on 18 October 2026. The search was initiated after a report of an explosion-like noise and was conducted by the National Armed Forces together with the State Police. The search was suspended after two days because the initial information was not sufficient to confirm the factual circumstances. Authorities are investigating the incident and have opened a service review. The statement said civilians were not injured, civilian infrastructure was not damaged, and no further threat had been detected.

On 24 October 2026, the Latvian National Armed Forces stated that a foreign unmanned aerial vehicle had been found in Liepna Parish, Alūksne Municipality, Latvia. The drone may have entered Latvian airspace on 18 October 2026. The search was initiated after a report of an explosion-like noise and was conducted by the National Armed Forces together with the State Police. The search was suspended after two days because the initial information was not sufficient to confirm the factual circumstances. Authorities are investigating the incident and have opened a service review. The statement said civilians were not injured, civilian infrastructure was not damaged, and no further threat had been detected.