Drone debris emerges in Rezekne region of Latvia

Debris from a drone of unknown origin has been discovered in the Rezekne region of Latvia, the State Police of Latvia announced.

A local resident informed authorities of the find on April 1, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Police, the National Armed Forces, and municipal police responded to the site, which has been cordoned off. The debris poses no threat and is not explosive.

A criminal case has been opened under the article on “Crimes against the State.” The armed forces are analysing airspace control data to determine the circumstances of the incident, but the drone’s origin has not yet been established. Defence Minister Andris Spruds has ordered a full investigation. 

Šorīt Valsts policija Rēzeknes novada Silmalas pagastā ir atradusi drona atlūzas. Nacionālo bruņoto spēku sapieri uz vietas ir operatīvi pārliecinājušies, ka drona atlūzas nav sprādzienbīstamas un tās nerada apdraudējumu iedzīvotājiem. Paldies dienestiem par operatīvo rīcību.… https://t.co/OAjPcaOgV2

— Andris Spruds (@AndrisSpruds) April 1, 2026

This comes amid Ukraine’s strikes on Russian ports in the Baltic, during which armed drones have occasionally crossed the airspace of Baltic countries and Finland.

By Jeyhun Aghazada