One drone was spotted in Latvia on Tuesday and later left country's airspace
RIGA, May 19 (LETA) - A foreign drone was spotted in Latvia on Tuesday and is currently no longer in the country's airspace, Crisis Management Centre head Arvis Zile told reporters today.
As reported, cell broadcast notifications about a possible threat in the airspace were sent out again on Tuesday shortly before noon in the eastern border area.
Initially, a threat was announced in the regions of Kraslava and Ludza. Later, a cell broadcast message was also sent to residents of Preili and Rezekne municipalities, as well as Rezekne city.
Shortly after 12.30 p.m., a warning of a possible danger was sent to Madona. At around 13.00, the warning was extended to the municipalities of Cesis, Smiltene and Gulbene. Later, Valmiera municipality also received the warning.
- Published: 19.05.2026 14:14
- Baiba Krastiņa, LETA
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One drone was spotted in Latvia on Tuesday and later left country's airspace