Russian Army Preparing ‘Appropriate’ Response After Latvia Accused of Hosting Ukrainian Drones

Key Points:

• Russia is preparing a military response to Ukraine's alleged use of Baltic territory, particularly Latvia, to launch drone attacks, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, though specific measures were not detailed.
• Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service threatened Latvia, warning that NATO membership would not protect it from retaliation for allegedly allowing Ukrainian drone launches from its territory, a claim Latvia denies and calls disinformation.
• NATO and U.S. officials, including General Alexus Grynkewich and Deputy UN Representative Tammy Bruce, have rejected Russia's accusations, highlighting NATO's interception of Ukrainian drones in Baltic airspace and reaffirming commitments to Baltic security.
• Lithuania issued a rare drone alert affecting transportation and public safety in Vilnius, reflecting increased drone activity linked to intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets near the Baltics, raising regional tensions.
• Lithuanian officials have escalated rhetoric by stating NATO has the capability to neutralize Russian military installations in Kaliningrad, further heightening concerns of potential conflict escalation in the region.