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EuronewsEU leaders call for stronger air defenses after Baltic drone incidents
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said recent drone incursions into Baltic airspace are not isolated incidents and reflect a deliberate Russian strategy. Baltic presidents described the violations as tests of European resolve and called for concrete measures beyo…
gamereactor.euLithuania Issues Emergency Alert After Drone Detected in Airspace
Lithuanian authorities issued an emergency alert and suspended air and rail traffic after an unidentified drone entered the country's airspace from Latvia. The alert lasted about one hour before being lifted.
nationalpost.comRomanian F-16 Shoots Down Unidentified Drone Over Central Estonia
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet on NATO Baltic Air Policing duty intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone above central Estonia. The incident marks the first time NATO forces have taken such action over the Baltic States.
Le MondeLatvian Prime Minister Resigns After Coalition Splits Over Ukrainian Drones
Evika Silina stepped down on May 14, 2026 after a coalition partner withdrew support following her dismissal of the defense minister over Ukrainian drones that entered Latvian territory on May 7. The incident exposed weaknesses in the country's air defense systems. President Edga…
rediff.comEstonia Criticizes Zelenskyy's Warning on Russian Threat to Baltic States
Estonia's government has criticized a warning issued by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy about potential Russian preparations to attack the Baltic states. The criticism represents a departure from Estonia's typical support for Ukraine. The statement was reported by @busine…