Drone that entered Latvia to be neutralized in evening; explosion may be heard in Rugaji parish
Latvia’s National Armed Forces will carry out explosive work on Friday evening to neutralize a drone that had previously entered the country and fallen onto its territory. Residents of Rugaji parish may hear the blast.
The National Armed Forces of Latvia have announced that explosive work will take place on the territory of the country on Friday evening, 14 August. The operation is intended to neutralize an unmanned aerial vehicle that previously flew into Latvia and came down on national soil.
According to the announcement, the work is planned for the evening hours. People in Rugaji parish may hear the sound of an explosion. The warning was issued so that local residents would be aware that any noise would be connected to the planned operation.
The drone, which had fallen on Latvian territory, will be made safe by the National Armed Forces. The explosive work is being conducted to render the device harmless. The announcement states that the operation will take place in the evening and that the sound may carry to Rugaji parish.
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