Zelensky’s Drones BOMB Four Tankers in NATO State; Putin Mocks NATO as Ukraine Aid Plan Unravels

Zelensky’s Drones BOMB Four Tankers in NATO State; Putin Mocks NATO as Ukraine Aid Plan Unravels

Tensions are rising in Easte Europe after two military drones crashed inside Latvia near the Russian border, triggering emergency alerts and renewed fears that the Ukraine war could spill deeper into NATO territory. Officials say the drones likely originated from Ukrainian operations targeting Russia before veering off course and entering Latvian airspace. The incident occurred near the city of Rēzekne, where four empty oil storage tanks were reportedly damaged and firefighters battled a smoldering blaze. Schools were shut down and residents wa ed to remain indoors as authorities secured the area and recovered suspected drone debris. NATO fighter jets from the Baltic air policing mission were immediately scrambled in response. The incident has intensified regional security conce s as stray drones increasingly threaten neighboring NATO member states bordering the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone.

Video Published On: Friday, May 08, 2026, 12:19 [IST]
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