Signal
Submitted
May 7, 2026, 19:11 UTC
Latvia protested to Russia about multiple drones entering Latvian airspace from Russia on 7 May 2026, condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine and threats to Kyiv.
On 7 May 2026, Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned a Russian Embassy official to protest the incident of multiple drones entering Latvian airspace from Russia over the territories of Rēzekne, Balvi, and Ludza counties. Latvia rejected Russian claims and emphasized that it never allowed the use of its airspace for drone attacks against Russian targets. The Latvian side condemned Russia's aggressive war in Ukraine and its public threats to conduct large-scale strikes on Kyiv on 9 May, including threats against foreign embassies in Kyiv. Latvia reiterated calls to end aggression and withdraw Russian forces from all internationally recognized Ukrainian territory.
Confidence: High
The incident involved unauthorized incursion of drones from Russian airspace into Latvian airspace in the context of ongoing Russian war in Ukraine, constituting hostile military activity and airspace violation.
Source URL
https://mfa.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/arlietu-ministrija-izsaka-protestu-krievijai-par-sorit-latgale-notikuso-bezpilota-lidaparatu-incidentu
Source reliability
F
Info credibility
6
Event time
May 7, 2026, 00:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Rēzekne, Balvi and Ludza counties
Region
Latgale
Primary actor
Russian Federation
Country
Latvia
Countries
Latvia
Tags
latvia, russia, drones, drone incursions, airspace violation, hybrid warfare, russia–ukraine war, diplomatic protest