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NATO fighter jet downs drone in Latvian airspace
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace on April 10, 2024. The drone had crossed into NATO territory from Russia. Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze thanked Italy for defending NATO airspace. This incident occurred amidst ongoing Russian airstrikes in Ukraine, which have targeted various locations including a steel plant and a major online company's warehouse. Ukraine claims the warehouse's platform sells drone parts and military supplies, a charge the company denies. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to an increase in drone incursions into NATO states.
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- Left (3): CNN, The Hindu, The Independent
- Centre (13): ABC Australia, BBC News, Business Standard, CNBC, Channel News Asia, Deutsche Welle, Euronews, Le Monde, NPR, Outlook India, Reuters, South China Morning Post, The Wall Street Journal
- Right (4): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, The Daily Telegraph, The Jerusalem Post