Russian drone discovers Latvia is more boring than expected — approaches and flies away

While Riga is still trying to figure out where Ludza and Balvi are located, a Russian drone has already completed a quick reconnaissance mission and concluded — there really is nothing interesting in Latgale. The drone approached Latvian airspace, took a quick glance at our eastern border, and headed back, apparently reporting to its handlers that everything can be seen from a distance anyway.

Although the cell broadcast system worked flawlessly, local residents were already accustomed to strange things in the sky. "I thought it was one of the University of Liepaja students testing their thesis project on flying devices," said one Ludza resident, who apparently hasn't heard about Russian technological achievements.

The National Armed Forces continue to monitor the situation with the same intensity as Liepaja security follows those trying to enter the Olympic Center without tickets. After last week's incidents when drones exploded in all Baltic states, it seems our neighbors have discovered a new form of tourism — fly in, take a look, and leave without paying for the tour.

The good news is that the State Fire and Rescue Service has already prepared warning text for future cases. This, of course, will be much more useful than Riga public transport information about tram delays.